NewbieLewby Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hi guys.Basically my ep91s steering wheel is vibrating at motorway speeds. And the car wants to pull left I've looked around at the suspension and steering a couple times and couldn't find and play in anything. Wheels where only balanced a few months ago and wheel bearings seem fine .I also had the tracking done yesterday and it seems to have no improvement. My only thesis so far Is that cv joints have gone. Anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_A Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 It could still just need balancing, ive had exactly the same and was cynical, but before you go pissing money away spend a tenner somewhere reputable and get em done again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 It could still just need balancing, ive had exactly the same and was cynical, but before you go pissing money away spend a tenner somewhere reputable and get em done againTrue that Gunna try the stockies back on the front tommorow and see if that cures it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Ive had driveshafts cause shudders through steering wheels before.More than likely its the wheels or tyres themselves though.Balancing wheels is sometimes tricky, especially old wheels with minor buckles and tyres that are worn in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR-2 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sometimes tyre body is damaged and very hard to even if wheel is in your hand. It doesn't matter that those are almost new tyres or not hitted anywhere, failures happends without any reason. Triplechek those, ask help if You don't recognize failures, very easy for tyre professionals. After this new balancing, shafts, joints, etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Wheels need balanced or replaced if they are buckled, tyres could also have a flat spot or a bulge in the side wall. You wont see a buckle until they are on the balancer before you assume they arent buckled because you cant see any. Had this with my car sounded like something was thumping the bulkhead it was just because a wheel was soo badly buckled. New set of wheels it was like a new car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Still does it with different wheels on it. 100 sure drivers side outer cv is worn as the boot is in 2 pieces 😅But wierd thing is it pulls left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Did you ever sort this? Mines doing the same thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Did you ever sort this? Mines doing the same thing!No not yet Weird as its kind of intermintant. Thinking my cv joints are dead but also maybe my brake is rubbing in one side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 No not yetWeird as its kind of intermintant. Thinking my cv joints are dead but also maybe my brake is rubbing in one side. I'm more than sure its my tyre, as it started doing it on the way back from TD (was fine on the way there) im going to swap the wheels round and see what happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan106 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I also have this randomly, although it changes slightly with different wheels, be interested to see if you guys fix yours lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Right, had a look at mine last night, swapped the rear tyres with the front and still the same issue. I'd replaced the front brakes so knew it wouldn't be anything to do with that, so i checked the rears..... Passenger side rear caliper is seized and the seal on the piston its totally fooked, so looks like i need to replace the disc's/pads and re-build the caliper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Right, had a look at mine last night, swapped the rear tyres with the front and still the same issue. I'd replaced the front brakes so knew it wouldn't be anything to do with that, so i checked the rears..... Passenger side rear caliper is seized and the seal on the piston its totally fooked, so looks like i need to replace the disc's/pads and re-build the caliper!Awesome. Pretty sure mines the same cause. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 If one of your brakes are sticking it will be pretty easy to diagnose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4e_FTe Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I have the same issue with mine, get to 60-70 upwards vibration on steering feels unsafe. New tyres fitted, recent discs and pads, ride height adjusted, tracking done, wheels are like new. No brakes sticking, new calipers, wheel bearing spot on. Only thing i can try next is driveshafts/cv joints. If this sorts it ill post here to save you going trying everything i have. Its weird though as its only at that speed and above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlersport Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 calipers sticking ?play in track rod end or arm itself ?jack it up and get a prybar and find if there is any play in bushes etc.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ok so after replacing the rear brakes it turned out to be one of the tyres! had a huge bulge in it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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