Wheel Shake
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01-30-2007, 01:45 PM
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RE: Wheel Shake
I had that problem last year....its probelry you Brake Calipers are worn down...Check the front alloys to see if they are hot after a drive, and if you can smell burning
My D/NSF caliper was worn down, and on the motorway my steering wheel would shake.
1998 XJ8 3.2 (58,000 miles)
My D/NSF caliper was worn down, and on the motorway my steering wheel would shake.
1998 XJ8 3.2 (58,000 miles)
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07-27-2007, 03:45 AM
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RE: Wheel Shake
My guess is that it's alignment related - vibration at certain speeds (and thus, certain frequencies) usually has to do with alignment...
zackk28 - was it your brake pads that were worn down or your actually caliper that was not disengaging? One is a simple fix, the other is potentially much more costly!
zackk28 - was it your brake pads that were worn down or your actually caliper that was not disengaging? One is a simple fix, the other is potentially much more costly!
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07-27-2007, 10:20 AM
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RE: Wheel Shake
Hey there rdc..........If you have a wheel shake as you call it, the chances are that its the wheel balancing that hasn't been done properly and nothing to do with alignment.
If you've bought them fairly recently, take it back to the garage and explain and ask them to rebalance them for you. They should do this for free.
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RE: Wheel Shake
ORIGINAL: jps
Just bought a 2000 xj8 3.2 and noticed a slight shake in the steering column at 70mph which smooths out at 90mph. I'll check brake heat and brake calipers.
Just bought a 2000 xj8 3.2 and noticed a slight shake in the steering column at 70mph which smooths out at 90mph. I'll check brake heat and brake calipers.
Jps posted on 26/07/07......DUHH
Jim
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10-31-2007, 09:37 AM
RE: Wheel Shake
I would do more than just rotate the tires though. The reason that it is driving better is because of the lack of wheel play in the rear because it's a fixed wheel, not movable by a rack and pinion like the front. However, unbalanced wheels cause unnecessary bushing wear on the rear bushings and suspension parts. Believe me, after a while it makes a difference. I would balance the wheels if I were you.
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