Author Topic: Split CV gaitor with chirping & brake judder  (Read 1880 times)

Offline Mr_Orange

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Split CV gaitor with chirping & brake judder
« on: 04 June 2009, 19:42 »
Gutted,

N/S outer CV has split, grease all over inside wheel and around hub/strut.  Didn't see back of disc, got pi55ed off, dropped jack and dumped it near mechanics.

Found problem after getting a brake squeek in motion, slight vibration through steering wheel and judder under braking.  Lifted car on jack, span wheel and found it was binding on disc and difficult to turn.

Yes d.shaft will need repairing / replaced.  Can gaitor rubber on these be replaced?

But has this possibly warped the brake disc and stuffed the pads too?

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« Last Edit: 05 June 2009, 08:57 by Mr_Orange »


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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2009, 19:45 »
The gaitor can be replaced, its a fairly easy job


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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2009, 19:56 »
Yes they can about £15 for the part not sure on how much labour
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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2009, 19:57 »
If I've noticed a rumbling could that be the CV itself is damaged inside?  Can't see a massive amount of grease floating around, but what's the guideline on repair to these?  It's done 600/700 miles since I think it was damaged.

With the brake juddering and binding when I span the wheel, are the brakes that side now foobared too?


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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2009, 19:59 »
There was me looking to get a spare key today among other bits 'n bobs.....


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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2009, 20:00 »
Not sure on the brakes  :undecided:
How bad is the split?
Both sides where split on mine at the thin end, I ran it like that for about 4k. there would be grease on my wheels every week.
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Re: Split CV gaitor
« Reply #6 on: 04 June 2009, 20:16 »
I believe the boot was damaged when that wheel bearing was replaced around 600/700 miles ago.  Squeek 100% from that disc as it binds when I tried to spin wheel.  So disc is warped?
Taking it to garage with my tail between my legs tomorrow.  That boot can be repaired then?  The brake squeek / judder thing got me more worried.


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Re: Split CV gaitor with brake squeek / judder
« Reply #7 on: 04 June 2009, 20:45 »
Just fit a new boot with new grease.
If the disc is warped then it will need to be replaced along with the pads
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Re: Split CV gaitor with brake squeek / judder
« Reply #8 on: 04 June 2009, 21:27 »
If that disc is goosed, can I just replace the one?

Hmmm

I'll have to replace pads both sides anyway so will perhaps do both discs...   :sick:


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Re: Split CV gaitor with brake squeek / judder
« Reply #9 on: 04 June 2009, 21:44 »
Getting expensive :angry:
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