Steering Vibrating... Need Help...

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syameel666

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hello to everyone here...i need your help by telling me whats the problem with my steering.. whenever im going above 90km/h and suddenly if i jam the break, my steering rattles really loud.. its scary as i dont know whats wrong... is it something to do with my steering part or some other part has problem?hope to get feedback from the Sifu's...Thanks in advance...:rock:
 
It could be a few things, but I don't think its anything to do with steering.

Usually its either worn suspension components (balljoints, control arm bushings, tie-rods, etc), it could also be the brakes, or wheels (unbalanced wheels).

So the question is, did this happen after you change something? Maybe if you point out the things you've done or replaced others could help.
 
Hi there 2wenty6,

I just changed all 4 disk brakes so i dont think its the brakes or those disk's got problem..=(

When i was changing those disk's i found out both of the front suspensions had bad leaking.. could that be the problem?
planning to change the suspension, any advice which brand? so far i asked 1 guy he said bilstein is harder and H&R is comfort.. do you agree?

thanks..
 
Don't know if that is the problem, but if its leaking then you will wanna replace them. What car is this?

I had an e36 M3 and put on Koni Yellows to replace the worn dampers. Konis are priced pretty competitively and in my case was only about $100 (usd) more than OE replacement. They are also adjustable so you can match the damping to whatever spring you have. I've only heard good things about Koni (comfort, handling, quality).

I've also heard that Bilsteins tend to be harsher, have no knowledge about the H&R dampers. But you can always do an OE replacement, depending on what your car is.
 
Im using E46 325i.. I think i have to change the suspension soon then.. the sound is getting from BAD to WORST... =(
 
Go ahead with Koni if it isn't prohibitive. Otherwise, the OE dampers provide good comfort. I've always liked the comfortable ride of an e46 on OE dampers.
 
No clue man, I just got back from the US and am still getting used to the automotive scene here. But in the US Koni is running a promotion of some sort, which makes their dampers REALLY affordable.
 
oh okay bro, maybe ill search around here and see how much it cost... its is affordable then i think ill go for those.... thanks for the info man..

cheers!
 
E90 owner;530421 said:
maybe is the rim bengkok..

Good point that I forgot. If the rim is bent you will feel stronger than usual vibration on the steering wheel even without braking, and will be worse when you're braking.
 
brought my car to check and just found out the problem for my steering vibrating... it is the steering column... =(
 
The problem was confirmed the Steering Column and during the change, i diagnostic:rolleyes: the steering column and found this out

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1 of the metal ball inside missing and that was the cause of the vibration... due to that missing ball it made the steering feel lose and the irritating sound when i slam the brake...

Have someone here have came across the same situation?

After changed the steering column the was no sound at the steering but there was a slight vibration sound still.. so send both of the front disk for skimming... Now my car is so peaceful and better handling...

:rock:
 
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Glad you got it worked out. How did you figure out that its the steering column? Good to know for future reference :D
 
bimmerholic : i also thought wanna change the bearings only but after asking the mechanic, he said cannot as inside its all in 1 piece... so had to change the whole steering column... i was shocked when i heard its Rm3k :banghead: for a new steering column but i told my mechanic to find a half cut which is GOOD condition.. found 1 which is very good condition for RM800...

2wenty6 : when i felt the vibration when i jam down the brakes, took it to check and the mechanic said sure steering column because it cant be the brakes as it was just changed.. But he dont know which part of the column is causing the problem.. when they were changing the column, my itchy hands decided to dig the old column and i found out the problem was 1 of the metal ball inside the bearing was MISSING !:7: *Thats why if in the future anyone have this problem, check the metal ball inside... :cool:*
 
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