C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 12 All of a sudden my brakes developed a pronounced judder when braking. It cleared after several applications.. i'd just come through some road works, maybe i picked up a stone in the caliper? It did it again on way home (travelling slowly) when the brakes were not applied, could be the stone making it's way out? I could smell that hot brakes smell faintly . both hubs turning freely. I took them apart and had a good look just now, couldnt see anything wrong except one caliper not tight enough (it is now) i cant see that being the cause if it juddered when not braking. Whst do you think? (one caliper recently stripped and cleaned,the other is a refurbuished unit. pads new, pipes new.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WS1 13 Posted October 12 What speed did it judder at when not braking? Warped disk or out of balance wheel is my first go to.😉👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 12 15 minutes ago, WS1 said: What speed did it judder at when not braking? Warped disk or out of balance wheel is my first go to.😉👍 i dont think so, only happened for a second...about 60 mph i expect, i wasnt in a hurry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 323 Posted October 12 Dodgy shock absorber maybe ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 12 25 minutes ago, John Mack said: Dodgy shock absorber maybe ? it was literally only for a second or two both times.... that would be there most of the time i think. i'll road test it tomorrow to see if i can get it to do it again....could have been the bolts being a bit loose i guess, i could fractioannly move the calliper in its carrier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WS1 13 Posted October 13 I remember years ago....(when my father had series landrovers 🙄) i was driving an old landy series 2 on a lane and had a horrific but brief steering wobble.... dad laughed and said "yep, thats a death wobble, time to check track rod ends".... The vehicle in question spent 90% of its time in a field at 10mph.... out on the lane it was awful.... And yes those track rod ends....3 on a landy were all very shot. To get a brief 'wobble' somethings gotta be loose????... or very worn???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 13 9 minutes ago, WS1 said: I remember years ago....(when my father had series landrovers 🙄) i was driving an old landy series 2 on a lane and had a horrific but brief steering wobble.... dad laughed and said "yep, thats a death wobble, time to check track rod ends".... The vehicle in question spent 90% of its time in a field at 10mph.... out on the lane it was awful.... And yes those track rod ends....3 on a landy were all very shot. To get a brief 'wobble' somethings gotta be loose????... or very worn???? i'll look out for that. I put it back together and took it out on the road. only when braking and only sometimes, it's as if something is sliding or moving a little and then there's a thump. I can't see anything wrong with the brake calipers but i guess it could be shocks, or wheel bearings or steering rack . seems to be drivers side front but hard to tell. I'll have to pull it apart again. I think i'll take the calipers right off incase something is caught behind one, which was my initial thought. i' ll put it up and stands and give everything a good wiggle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 13 (edited) it seems the problem is actually the back brakes....i pushed the car back a couple of feet and the wheel is solid, cant push it anyfurther , investigating that now. here's the problem i think...completely detached. Edited October 13 by norton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 13 1 hour ago, dgo said: Wow i imagine someone has tried to bond new linings on....i ordered new shoes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WS1 13 Posted October 13 9 hours ago, norton said: it seems the problem is actually the back brakes....i pushed the car back a couple of feet and the wheel is solid, cant push it anyfurther , investigating that now. here's the problem i think...completely detached. OH MY DAYS😲.... well i would never have guessed that!!.... after your final assesment of it locking up it now makes sense.... your lucky it didnt throw the rear brakes on and send you into something.... well done for catching it...... Just getting a pen....next on my to do list then is..... Must Check Back Brakes👌 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 14 13 hours ago, WS1 said: OH MY DAYS😲.... well i would never have guessed that!!.... after your final assesment of it locking up it now makes sense.... your lucky it didnt throw the rear brakes on and send you into something.... well done for catching it...... Just getting a pen....next on my to do list then is..... Must Check Back Brakes👌 i would still be looking for it if i hadnt pushed the car back a couple of feet for access purpoese and had it lock before my eyes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 704 Posted October 14 With bonded shoes this is usually caused by damp &/or age. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C0RKTINA 102 Posted October 15 21 hours ago, sheffieldcortinacentre said: With bonded shoes this is usually caused by damp &/or age. well i am quite old and it never happened when i was young so i expect youre right.... damp? moist mostly :-( 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 704 Posted October 15 Yep it's the thing called progress ( more commonly known as cost-cutting/profit maximising). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
