Brake vibe I can't fix.

1. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #1 20th June 2007, 16:32

   Changed both front suspension lower arms, changed both front arb drop links, wire brushed the mounting faces on the hubs, then put on new pads and discs but still vibrating when braking from speed. its a really bad shake and the bits i have changed have made no difference.
   i have 2 new track rod ends that i will fit asap.
   what else can it be?
   driveshafts?
   steering rack?
   thanks in advance.
2. saxoash Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 East Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 6169 VTR

   #2 20th June 2007, 16:39

   Have you checked the discs? they sound as if one of them has warped
3. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #3 20th June 2007, 16:46

   i realise this, my question is what is causing it.
   the discs are brand new and yet warped within a couple of days - and no i dont drive like lewis hamilton!
4. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

   #4 22nd June 2007, 11:38

   the lower engine mount mate change that and i reckon it will fix it i had the same problem once
   get a powerflex 1 i would
   or a standard1 but id say thats what it is wont hurt to do anyway and its easy to change pm me if you need any advice
5. RedB Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Haywards Heath Posts: 8445

   #5 22nd June 2007, 12:38

   wheel bearing? had mine changed yesterday and is much smoother
   
   Warped dics?
6. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #6 23rd June 2007, 07:59

   already got a powerflex gearbox/ lower engine mount mate.
   could be a bearing, there is a slight rumble.
   im going to have a right good tug this morning!
7. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #7 23rd June 2007, 11:56

   ok...no play in either hub...whats next?????
8. AlexR Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2004 Kunt & Sorrey Posts: 5763 Rep mobiles & Joes ma

   #8 23rd June 2007, 18:07

   sticking caliper causing brakes to warp on one/both sides as soon as you drive at high speeds.
9. Agent_Orange Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 747

   #9 23rd June 2007, 18:29

   Did you say the hubs ok?
   Got a vibration through steering wheel. Under braking through brake pedal at speed (50+) and grinding noise from nsf wheel, on/off with rotation of wheel at low speeds.
   Had wheel bearing replaced and disks aren't warped. Pads replaced and still stupid noises. Now been told it's my hub gone - what's that mean?
10. stebbs1471 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Derby/Oakham Posts: 241 Saxo VTS mk2 Gold, lowered 50ish,

    #10 23rd June 2007, 22:59

    i phoned citroen about something similar and they say its the abs rings on the hub, they crack and cause the caliper to go into abs mode. even though no lights come up on the dash... try it buddy...