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Brakes wobble when depressed 850

posted by  Voljoe on  Mon Oct 19 11:23 CST 2009
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Okay guys, I need some help.
Yes, my ABS light is on and off, and I'm in the middle of fixing it.
BUT, I bought new rotors, pads, tires, rims, all on the car, and when I brake, the car wobbles as if something is LOOSE or crooked! I went back and checked, and all my bolts are tight.
The violence of the wobbling is relative to how fast I'm going. It does it even when I'm rolling to a stop (pressing brakes), slower and slower it wobbles.

Any ideas?????

THX
Joe








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    Brakes wobble when depressed 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be stripping90 on  Tue Oct 20 14:22 CST 2009 [RELATED]

    check the lower control arm bushings also.








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    Brakes wobble when depressed 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be fixit2002 on  Tue Oct 20 07:23 CST 2009 [RELATED]

    Jack the car up and spin the wheels to see if you can isolate the problem.








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    Brakes wobble when depressed 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Oct 19 17:21 CST 2009
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    When you installed the new rotors, did you clean off all of the dirt and rust on the hub? I even apply a very thin layer of brake grease to help keep new rust from forming. If you didn't clean the rust, the rotor could be seated badly.

    Also check the caliper spring that is supposed to touch the brake pad. Incorrect installation will leave the pad at an angle.

    Klaus
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    Proud owner of a 1967 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.







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