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[the fox]

hi all...a new member.......
a few days ago i brought a little mini runaround for the missus.....
got it at a good price so the moneys not the issue...
problem is that when under breaking there is a juddering like something is loose.....
any ideas are very welcome....[mini mayfair 1ltr auto}..
cheers....
the fox

[pikey7]

grab the top of your engine and try to rock it. Chances are there's an engine steady bush gone.

[minimole]

it could be that your discs are warped i had a similar problem when i braked the braking didnt feel consist like a sort of udder

[minipip]

whos to say they have discs. sorry do u have drums all round because mine do that i hope its nothing major its always done it i just thaught it was just the charats of drums?!?!

[the fox]

whos to say they have discs. sorry do u have drums all round because mine do that i hope its nothing major its always done it i just thaught it was just the charats of drums?!?!

thanks for your ideas guys an gals?.....
will have a look at the engine rubbers?...think discs on them? the juddering /knock seems to be only on drivers side and is when breaking down{gets pretty severe}...
will keep you posted when i manage to get a look....{weather permitting}...
cheers...the fox

[Steve@RetroDash]

is there a vibration through the pedals? the steering rack?

[manicmechanic]

is there a vibration through the pedals? the steering rack?

G'day guy's, the shudder your experiencing could be related to several areas. Firstly the disc's or drums could need machining as they maybe warped or out of round . Secondly check the tie rod ends on the steering rack as a badly worn tie rod end can give a vibration under braking . In my experience if the engine stabilizer bush's are worn you tend to get more of a thump going on and off the throttle . Hope this has been of some help to you and please let us know what you find. Regards Ian

[Bigbudders]

Check the bushes on the tie rods or the actual tie rods themselves. The standard ones are very skinny, and sometimes people try and use them as a jacking point They bend rather easily.