An Easy Fix

Sheraton · 2nd April 2021, 20:40

How'do Folks

I recently replaced a load of Parts - New Swivel Hubs, Wheel Bearings, Brake Lines/Hoses and Dust Shields at the Front.

Car passed MOT - so All Good...............or Not

there was a definite Knock/Rattle on small bumps evident - I had initially assumed the Drop Links to be at fault........then maybe the Top Mount Bush/Bearing

I had done a reasonable inspection of the Suspension - checking all the Bolts i'd replaced - that, along with a decent test drive - had me confident All Major Components were Secured Correctly there.

Next inspecting the Brakes - Back Shields, Hoses All Good - while banging the front Passenger Side Wheel with a Hammer Fist at the 9 o'clock position I could almost replicate a "Rattle" just an ever so slight change of tone compared to banging the rest of the wheel - so i figured the issue was with the Brakes.

Brake Caliper Carrier Bolts - these were by no means "Loose" - However they did require a wee nip up to torque

I didn't even have to remove a Wheel

- and the Car Drives as Smooth and Quiet as I'd hope after all the New Bits

Paul.

2nd April 2021, 20:40	#1
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	An Easy Fix How'do Folks I recently replaced a load of Parts - New Swivel Hubs, Wheel Bearings, Brake Lines/Hoses and Dust Shields at the Front. Car passed MOT - so All Good...............or Not there was a definite Knock/Rattle on small bumps evident - I had initially assumed the Drop Links to be at fault........then maybe the Top Mount Bush/Bearing I had done a reasonable inspection of the Suspension - checking all the Bolts i'd replaced - that, along with a decent test drive - had me confident All Major Components were Secured Correctly there. Next inspecting the Brakes - Back Shields, Hoses All Good - while banging the front Passenger Side Wheel with a Hammer Fist at the 9 o'clock position I could almost replicate a "Rattle" just an ever so slight change of tone compared to banging the rest of the wheel - so i figured the issue was with the Brakes. Brake Caliper Carrier Bolts - these were by no means "Loose" - However they did require a wee nip up to torque I didn't even have to remove a Wheel - and the Car Drives as Smooth and Quiet as I'd hope after all the New Bits Paul.