Paul_S
Monza
- Joined
- 3 Mar 2018
- Messages
- 235
Hi all
Had an issue with my steering vibrating under braking and garage told me the front discs were warped, so I went about changing them today. I was a bit sceptical as the wobbly steering was only at higher speed braking (and standing on the anchors showed no issues) but hey ho they said it was the discs so off I went.
Anyway, nearside no problem, done and dusted in 25 mins. Drivers side was an issue though. Got through to refitting the caliper and the bottom bolt won't torque. It tightens all the way to the end then goes a little tight, then loose, then tight again, etc. I swapped the bolts and same issue with the bottom. The top torques fine with either bolt. I have the Brembo calipers so these are the 10mm Hex head bolts.
I did notice when removing the lower bolt some small pieces of silver metal in the threads so I'm guessing there's something wrong with the bolt hole. I know I didn't cross thread it, and when I originally took the bolt out i didn't really notice if it needed the same torque as the top one so not sure if this was present before hand.
So, what to do? I assume I need to get the hole retapped or get a new hub. I also assume the car is not safe to drive any long distance. I've done everything up, top bolt torqued properly and come inside for a beer.
I'm falling out of love with this car, just can't seem to get it into a decent state for long enough to enjoy it.
:nooo:
Had an issue with my steering vibrating under braking and garage told me the front discs were warped, so I went about changing them today. I was a bit sceptical as the wobbly steering was only at higher speed braking (and standing on the anchors showed no issues) but hey ho they said it was the discs so off I went.
Anyway, nearside no problem, done and dusted in 25 mins. Drivers side was an issue though. Got through to refitting the caliper and the bottom bolt won't torque. It tightens all the way to the end then goes a little tight, then loose, then tight again, etc. I swapped the bolts and same issue with the bottom. The top torques fine with either bolt. I have the Brembo calipers so these are the 10mm Hex head bolts.
I did notice when removing the lower bolt some small pieces of silver metal in the threads so I'm guessing there's something wrong with the bolt hole. I know I didn't cross thread it, and when I originally took the bolt out i didn't really notice if it needed the same torque as the top one so not sure if this was present before hand.
So, what to do? I assume I need to get the hole retapped or get a new hub. I also assume the car is not safe to drive any long distance. I've done everything up, top bolt torqued properly and come inside for a beer.
I'm falling out of love with this car, just can't seem to get it into a decent state for long enough to enjoy it.
:nooo: