Violent brake vibration
02-24-13, 12:33 PM
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Violent brake vibration
Well after another visit at a local track, I am having a wired problem with my brakes. After a couple of aggressive slow downs the car developed a violent vibration and a steering wheel shake. Also vibration during 60 mph and vibration in the brake pedal. So, i thought, I overheated and warped the rotors. But after a short drive through town. The problem disappeared completely. I thought "lucky me", but as soon as i got on to a HWY, the problem returned for about 20 miles. It got so bad that i thought my wheels would fall off. The car would be almost jumping at the touch of a brake pedal. Then it went away again, and drove fine for the next 60 mi. Does anyone know what gives? Btw just before the problem started i had Centre dif locked, on somewhat slippery surface, driving fast and braking hard, not sure if this somehow could have contributed to the problem. Could it be a stuck piston in the calliper?
Thank you all in advance
Thank you all in advance
02-24-13, 01:08 PM
#2
Check the following in the order
1. Wheels balancing
2. Alignment
3. Check rotors. Have AutoZone, PepBoys, etc..) do you it for you.
4. Check brake pads
Why you were driving with Center Diff locked on the straight surface? Makes no sense, as you can easily damage your diff gears that way.
1. Wheels balancing
2. Alignment
3. Check rotors. Have AutoZone, PepBoys, etc..) do you it for you.
4. Check brake pads
Why you were driving with Center Diff locked on the straight surface? Makes no sense, as you can easily damage your diff gears that way.
02-24-13, 06:57 PM
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Check the following in the order
1. Wheels balancing
2. Alignment
3. Check rotors. Have AutoZone, PepBoys, etc..) do you it for you.
4. Check brake pads
Why you were driving with Center Diff locked on the straight surface? Makes no sense, as you can easily damage your diff gears that way.
1. Wheels balancing
2. Alignment
3. Check rotors. Have AutoZone, PepBoys, etc..) do you it for you.
4. Check brake pads
Why you were driving with Center Diff locked on the straight surface? Makes no sense, as you can easily damage your diff gears that way.
As for to why I was driving on straight surface? It wasn't really straight. most ice snow and water. I figured the difs and lock would be fine. I guess they are still fine. engage and disengage with no issues, no noises.
No vibration now, so not sure if my mechanic will know whats wrong.
02-26-13, 08:02 PM
#5
Ok I did not see you Signature info, as you are owning a 2003, some of the 2003/ 2004 models do have strong steering vibration and the front driveline drone, do you have these symptoms.
For the Vibration - need to look at the Differential Dynamic Damper and the steering slide yoke & the Front Differential support. There was a TSB long back that this replacement would solve the problem.Let me see if i can locate one for you, pm me your email address.
For the Vibration - need to look at the Differential Dynamic Damper and the steering slide yoke & the Front Differential support. There was a TSB long back that this replacement would solve the problem.Let me see if i can locate one for you, pm me your email address.
02-26-13, 08:25 PM
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Ok I did not see you Signature info, as you are owning a 2003, some of the 2003/ 2004 models do have strong steering vibration and the front driveline drone, do you have these symptoms.
For the Vibration - need to look at the Differential Dynamic Damper and the steering slide yoke & the Front Differential support. There was a TSB long back that this replacement would solve the problem.Let me see if i can locate one for you, pm me your email address.
For the Vibration - need to look at the Differential Dynamic Damper and the steering slide yoke & the Front Differential support. There was a TSB long back that this replacement would solve the problem.Let me see if i can locate one for you, pm me your email address.
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