Why is my Land Rover Discovery 4 steering wheel wobbling when I brake?
My Land Rover Discovery 4 steering wheel wobbles at braking from 70mph to 50mph. The dealer replaced the front lower arms bushes but the problem came back after 30 minutes drive. Then they said the front brake discs are warped and need replacement. However, the front brake discs were only replaced last September and I did only 3,500 miles. They blamed it on our driving behaviour (constant heavy braking) but it is our family car for holiday use only and we never go over speed with young children abroad! Can you advise what could cause the wobbling issue?
Asked on 15 February 2022 by Christina Cheung
Answered by
Dan Powell
It reads like a typical case of warped brake rotors/discs.
Warping occurs when you sit on the brakes for long periods. It traditionally happens when you drive down a steep hill with the brakes applied constantly - this causes the pads to overheat and damage the discs or cause uneven wear.
If the warping is causing the steering wheel to vibrate then I would argue this is a very serious safety issue. However, I'm disappointed to read that the dealer didn't inspect the brakes before replacing the bushes.
I would suggest taking your car to an independent Land Rover specialist as the cost of the repair will be cheaper: good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/directory/searc...r
Warping occurs when you sit on the brakes for long periods. It traditionally happens when you drive down a steep hill with the brakes applied constantly - this causes the pads to overheat and damage the discs or cause uneven wear.
If the warping is causing the steering wheel to vibrate then I would argue this is a very serious safety issue. However, I'm disappointed to read that the dealer didn't inspect the brakes before replacing the bushes.
I would suggest taking your car to an independent Land Rover specialist as the cost of the repair will be cheaper: good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk/directory/searc...r
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brake discs
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