Steering wheel rattle
#1
Steering wheel rattle
Ok, I replaced both lower control arms (MOOG) and steering is tight as it should be... I still get the shimmy/rattle noise when braking. The other day sitting at the light I just so happen to rock the steering wheel back and forth ever so slightly and get the bump...bump.. noise so my conclusion is that the rattling is coming from the steering shaft apparently. Is this a common issue? what do I need to look for and where? is it something that can be tightened or replaced ? Thanks for any info.
#4
Ok, Thanks. I am heading to the shop tomorrow to have the front brakes done, also going to look at the tie rod ends as well just in case. Is this universal joint replaceable? I know some cars they arent or have to go through extremes to replace ( grinding rivits...ect... ) hopefully something simple to do at home. Id do the brakes myself as I have a spare set of pads, just that the rotors need turned this go.
#7
I suggest you upgrade to SS non Brembo rotors and calliper brackets
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brak...ard-hhr-42938/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brak...ard-hhr-42938/
#8
Also, when rotors are turned they usually take off too much material. They need not clean up 100%. Even substantial gouges and pits won’t hurt anything.
Also, in many cases, the rotors are fine even if not pretty, and don’t need even to be turned, much less replaced. They may need nothing but having the scale ground off. As long as the rotors are running true, the quality of the pads is much more important that the condition of the rotors. (Why does no one ever check TIR until there’s a problem, if then?)
My most satisfying brake jobs were “pad slaps” and the most disappointing included new rotors.
Last edited by PulpFriction; 12-15-2022 at 06:12 PM.
#9
Not my experience. I always get the cheapest rotors I can find and keep the rears adjusted, usually get 2-3 sets of pads worth. I found that LCA bushing caused the feel of warped rotors more often.
In my area Pep Boys will turn one rotor for around $35, sometimes they have 1/2 price coupons. I could not find any other shop that owned a rotor lathe, they all suggested a machine shop.
Agreed, it is the thickness of the metal that counts. More metal = better heat dissipation. Use a micrometer instead of eyes.
In my area Pep Boys will turn one rotor for around $35, sometimes they have 1/2 price coupons. I could not find any other shop that owned a rotor lathe, they all suggested a machine shop.
Agreed, it is the thickness of the metal that counts. More metal = better heat dissipation. Use a micrometer instead of eyes.
#10
Not my experience. I always get the cheapest rotors I can find and keep the rears adjusted, usually get 2-3 sets of pads worth. I found that LCA bushing caused the feel of warped rotors more often.
In my area Pep Boys will turn one rotor for around $35, sometimes they have 1/2 price coupons. I could not find any other shop that owned a rotor lathe, they all suggested a machine shop.
Agreed, it is the thickness of the metal that counts. More metal = better heat dissipation. Use a micrometer instead of eyes.
In my area Pep Boys will turn one rotor for around $35, sometimes they have 1/2 price coupons. I could not find any other shop that owned a rotor lathe, they all suggested a machine shop.
Agreed, it is the thickness of the metal that counts. More metal = better heat dissipation. Use a micrometer instead of eyes.