Solution to shuddering noise

[drmacf]

Hello mates,

Finally managed to take my car to an indi MB garage. Problem was at 60-70 mph on the motorway, if I had to brake, the car would sort of shudder.

This was the fault

'we have inspected the vehicle and found the the o/s/f camber arm ball joint has got play and require replacement. The cost to replace this in round figures is £300.00 inclusive of VAT. Please let us know if you would like us to proceed with this.'

Yes, please

I hope they got it right

 

[Trickythemerc]

Sounds like good diagnosis. Ball joint wear is a common cause of shuddering under braking from speed. The arms should be replaced in pairs. Quality of the arms is important, I only use Lemforder.

 

[drmacf]

Sounds like good diagnosis. Ball joint wear is a common cause of shuddering under braking from speed. The arms should be replaced in pairs. Quality of the arms is important, I only use Lemforder.

I will ask about replacement in pairs
thanks TtM

 

[drmacf]

Sounds like good diagnosis. Ball joint wear is a common cause of shuddering under braking from speed. The arms should be replaced in pairs. Quality of the arms is important, I only use Lemforder.

Just spoke to the gal , replaced only one... would that be a problem?

 

[tony gee]

Just spoke to the gal , replaced only one... would that be a problem?

no, as long as the other side is in good working order, always best to do in pairs if you have the cash.

 

[Trickythemerc]

The upside of replacing them in pairs is that you can forget about them. if the other side goes next week you are doing the job again. If the O/S has gone the N/S could be very close behind it.