Wheel vibration, brake problem?
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Wheel vibration, brake problem?
Hi, my 2003 WRX has an annoying vibration through the steering wheel at motorway speeds, its not there all the time but most of the time. I have had new tyres and the wheels balanced twice, even swapping the wheels front to back didn't change anything.
Could the problem be my front brakes binding? I have noticed my front discs get very warm even on short journeys. How hot should they get? After any normal drive they are way to hot to touch and even if I drive just 100m at 10mph from cold they are already warm.
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Could the problem be my front brakes binding? I have noticed my front discs get very warm even on short journeys. How hot should they get? After any normal drive they are way to hot to touch and even if I drive just 100m at 10mph from cold they are already warm.
Any ideas?
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My son got the same problem on his 2003 wrx, after a hard drive there was smoke coming off the front discs, and a fair vibration when braking hard. The near side front stuck on aswell last weekend. He went to our local garage and the lads in there suggested warped discs. the pads have still plenty of wear left in them.
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My son got the same problem on his 2003 wrx, after a hard drive there was smoke coming off the front discs, and a fair vibration when braking hard. The near side front stuck on aswell last weekend. He went to our local garage and the lads in there suggested warped discs. the pads have still plenty of wear left in them.
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Thanks, so if I say just popped a mile down the road to my local shop ( for beer LOL) all 30mph, how hot should the brakes get?
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To sort your calipers out , we can supply you a service kit to rebuild them , 8 stainless steel pistons and seals for £99 , or reconditioned calipers with these parts fitted for £235 exchange
If you need discs and pads , we can offer grooved discs and kevlar pads from £89.50
P&P would be £15
Cheers Ian
If you need discs and pads , we can offer grooved discs and kevlar pads from £89.50
P&P would be £15
Cheers Ian
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To sort your calipers out , we can supply you a service kit to rebuild them , 8 stainless steel pistons and seals for £99 , or reconditioned calipers with these parts fitted for £235 exchange
If you need discs and pads , we can offer grooved discs and kevlar pads from £89.50
P&P would be £15
Cheers Ian
If you need discs and pads , we can offer grooved discs and kevlar pads from £89.50
P&P would be £15
Cheers Ian
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