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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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| How do I check if my calipers are OK? |
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Having new lower arms fitted this weekend, but just in case this doesnt fix the wobble in the steering wheel when braking, next stop is to check the calipers I think.
So any hints on how to see if they are OK or not would be appreciated!
Thanks
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 15th Jun 2017 9:03 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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whip the pads out and see if piston come out and retract...even with good caliper action if the disc is buckled that could give you wobble
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| 15th Jun 2017 9:13 pm |
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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Thanks
I have replaced the discs and pads with good brand ones, but it (the wobble) came back. I also do not get a pulse through the brake pedal, so I am reasonably confident there is another underlying issue.
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| 15th Jun 2017 9:23 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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lets see what happens after the lower arms are done..take it you checked out your tyres etc
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| 15th Jun 2017 9:27 pm |
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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
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Yes, its the same when I ave my winter tyres and wheel on, which are brand new.
Already had new pads and discs, inner and outer track rods, drop links and ARB bushes. All of which were past their best anyway.
I am a bit OCD about wobbles and the like, so I just have to keep going 
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| 15th Jun 2017 9:40 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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don't forget the pins they slide on, they can sieze solid Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
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| 16th Jun 2017 6:52 am |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Philip1972 wrote:Thanks
I have replaced the discs and pads with good brand ones, but it (the wobble) came back. I also do not get a pulse through the brake pedal, so I am reasonably confident there is another underlying issue.
So it did go and came back? - typical of none OEM discs on a D4 I'm afraid  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 16th Jun 2017 7:00 am |
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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
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It was MUCH better when the discs went on, but not gone completely.
I read alot about that issue before buying, and bought the TRW kit from Advance F, and I have not read anyone who has had to return these.
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| 16th Jun 2017 7:03 am |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8071
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I doubt it is the calipers, could be the wear on lower swivel joints which come with new arms, or lower steering column UJ, try lubricating the UJ as a temporary measure. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 16th Jun 2017 7:13 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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M3DPO wrote:
So it did go and came back? - typical of none OEM discs on a D4 I'm afraid
Not entirely true, only with some and those seemed to be those who used OEM! My 2012 was fine with Borg and Beck from AF Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 16th Jun 2017 7:34 am |
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