Member Since: 25 Feb 2010
Location: Zumerzet
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Steering knock when braking.
When braking in a smooth manner, the steering feels very smooth, but i've noticed that if I have to use a short sharp brake then there is a knock or feedback through the steering - if you try cadence braking you feel it each time you push the pedal.
Anyone else noticed this, not sure if its a problem or a characteristic!
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17th Apr 2010 8:27 pm
PaulP
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They most obvious answer would be the check your anti-roll bar bushes.....
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17th Apr 2010 9:28 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
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I would go for steering rack arms and suspension bushes had a similar know before left rod was replaced along with some ball joins
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17th Apr 2010 10:11 pm
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I had the exact same symptom on my old D3, it was the knackered lower front wishbones that caused it.
17th Apr 2010 10:13 pm
wobbly
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Thanks, I will call the dealers Mon am and get them to take a look, its done about 800 miles, not the best start but what the hell, it feels great driving it!May the road rise with you.
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If it 800 miles from new It may not be worn parts, more a poorly fitted part. dealer either way
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17th Apr 2010 11:02 pm
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Happened to mine. Lower control arm bushes fooked.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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18th Apr 2010 2:29 am
wobbly
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Will see what dealer can find, I reckon poor fitting of a steering part rather than wear. Still lovin' it though.May the road rise with you.
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18th Apr 2010 11:59 am
grzesiul
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I am going back afer some work as car is pulling heavy to the left after rod and other bits been replaced so poor worksmanship migh also be a case in your case
18th Apr 2010 12:17 pm
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when you say "sharp braking" are you sure it's not the ABS kicking in?
that gives the sensation of "feedback" in that the pedle vibrates and this is very noticable?XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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19th Apr 2010 12:51 pm
wobbly
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Hi Dave,
No, I dont think it is - there is no vibration in the pedal - the steering wheel gives a distinct pull.
To give an example - reversing into a space this morning, at less than walking pace, I braked a bit too hard, and the wheel knocked. If i'm very gentle it doesnt.
I know there is a tendency to fixate on a problem, but it is definitely becoming more pronounced.
Just about to speak to LR, hopefully pop it over tomorrow for them to see.
Cheers
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19th Apr 2010 1:37 pm
wobbly
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Test drove it with the LR mechanic, definitely a fault rather than characteristic, its going in Friday to be checked, will update after.
Thanks for your help guys, made me sound very confident when discussing it.
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21st Apr 2010 1:19 pm
wobbly
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Hmmm. Not overly impressed so far.
Car went in at 9am, just called me to say the mudguards are fitted (one hour plus parts), and the noise from the brakes is normal for this model.
Noise, what noise? It has a distinctive pull in the steering under short sharp braking. Their mechanic told me Weds it had to come in asap, they've had it for 8 hours and havent checked it. Numpties.
Still, numptyism not unique to Land Rover so just have to put up with it until problem sorted.
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23rd Apr 2010 3:54 pm
Cotonete
Member Since: 01 Dec 2009
Location: Lisboa
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wobbly,
Did you have any response on your problem since you went to LR dealer? I have the very same simptoms in my D3. They say it's the steering rack that needs to be replaced (1300 eur)...
Cheers.
30th Jun 2010 7:40 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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More likely to be bushes or steering rod/tie rod ends.
Take it to an independent who knows suspension and haver them inspect it. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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