5 replies to this topic

[miniflame]

I've just bought a mini and it seems to weave around on the road a lot. Its pulls to the left when cruising along, and when i back off the throtle its a lot worse. You get a sharp jerk to the left. Have to hold the steering quite tight and holdit to the right when driving. Seems like the tracking is out, but a lot more savage than i have ever experienced. Maybe the suspension bushes are worn too? Anybody had this before?

Cheers

[BJst416]

Subframe mounts problem it seems, other than the tracking

[Big_Adam]

Check wheel bearings too, mine where loose and changing them made a WORLD of difference.

[miniflame]

Just changed the front subframe mounts, as the n/s rear was wrecked. Thought this must have been the problem but having replaced them its made no difference.

The mini has also developed a really bad judder through the steering wheel and brake pedal when braking. Disks look fine, could this be linked to the problem when it pulls to the left.

Both problems seem that bad when driving that the problem must be obvious when i get the car up on the jack.
Its the girlfriends daily driver so really need some help asap.
Cheers

[Pauly]

Sounds like the wheels are not balenced properly, also check your tie rods to see if they are bent, it could of been knocked up onto the gutter and damaged the wheel, this would explain the judder and the pulling to the left (bent tie rods/ steering arm).

Paul.

[n00b]

get the tracking sorted first