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Hi ElvisSorry to hear that.What's the milage of the car..?Can you hear a sound changing when speed changes..?If the rear brakes are sticking a little, it can make those vibrations you mention. I had something very similar, and thought it would be the rear wheelbearing (hub), but turned out to be sticking rear brake (handbrake)
Defect front Wheel bearing will not create vibrations, only noise.If it didn't help first time, new rear brakes won't help now.The caliper might do the job, but have you determined if the brakes are sticking.. Mine never did from start of the trip, always had to drive 5-10 km before those vibrations started.
The handbrake. Lift the wheels from the ground and rotate it. If any resistance, try to push the lever, entering the brakedrum, backwards.This will loosen the handbrake. Don't apply the handbrake again and try to see if the vibrations are gone.
I will try tomorrow.Do you believe that would cause such a vibration pattern ?I must say i've had my share of problems with the rear brakes. best regards
Quote from: elvisdk on February 22, 2014, 22:43:20I will try tomorrow.Do you believe that would cause such a vibration pattern ?I must say i've had my share of problems with the rear brakes. best regardsIt did feel and sound like the car was falling apart... Other than that, no problems with the brakes so far.
IMO, your problems are not with wheels, so don't waste any more money. The vibration, does it feel like a wobbly out of balance wheel or more of a noise rumble. Is your car manual or auto.There can be other reasons for vibration in a car, so you need to have the vibration checked by a mechanical workshop, don't try guessing it's too expensive.Possible areas for vibration areHarmonic balancer on the crankshaftAny internal shaft in the engine or transmission, usually an indication of bearing failure.Wheels / Tyres, which you've already tested.Serpentine belt tensioner and or the belt itself.Alternator bearingsAs you can see, there are other areas to consider. Get a professional opinion.
I don't get that at all, is that model fitted with a Dual Mass Flywheel?
Quote from: Keith on February 23, 2014, 12:19:35I don't get that at all, is that model fitted with a Dual Mass Flywheel?NO
Quote from: Asterix on February 23, 2014, 12:23:27Quote from: Keith on February 23, 2014, 12:19:35I don't get that at all, is that model fitted with a Dual Mass Flywheel?NO Ok Ok I only asked...
OK, rule out engine.That leaves Gearbox, Driveshafts / CV Joints, Suspension, Wheels & Tyres.
I was thinking along the same lines as agentr31....shockers! After 266,000k they are well past their best.....
Quote from: rustynutz on February 25, 2014, 11:47:26I was thinking along the same lines as agentr31....shockers! After 266,000k they are well past their best.....yes, especially if you went down a pot-holed road.just pushing down doesn't test them, all that really does is dent the tops of your fenders when you push on them, but seriously that really tests the spring, you need to go over a kerb, drop both front wheels off it (the nice 45o kerbs are the best) and brake as it 'lands', if it goes down, then comes up and stops, shockies are working, if it goes down comes up, then goes slightly down again, they are wearing out, and if it goes down, up, down, up, well they are rooted.if the shock absorber isnt doing its job, the spring will bounce as you go over the kerb, the shock absorber controls this bouncing of the spring and 'dampens' it, hence if your shockies are worn, the suspension will still work, but will allow the car to 'bounce' instead of controlling it.