judder under braking

[ryegault]

my car has recently started to judder under medium braking, felt through the steering.
also sometimes under harsh acceleration.
i gave it a jack up at the front and checked for play, with one hand at the top and one at the bottom of the tyre, there is a slight amount of play (not sure if this is normal or not) any ideas?

also a different problem not related to this,

when cruising around theres a bit of a knock when going over small bumps in the road.


thanks

[AudiA8Quattro]

Where is the play? there should be any.

[ryegault]

when the front wheel is off the ground, you move the top in and the bottom out, and vice versa.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Yes, what i meant was where is the movement, is it is the wheel itself, or is the suspension moving?

[ryegault]

ah ok, its as if the coilover is flexing

[AudiA8Quattro]

Top mounts worn?

[ryegault]

would that cause the heavy judder?

[AudiA8Quattro]

Any significant suspension wear could cause it yes.