Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.6 Trailing arm bushes

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Wed 23 Sep 2009 17:28
01 1.6 Trailing arm bushes - carl24488
Hi, got a problem thats beginning to bug me.

In the last month or so my car has been making a knocking noise when braking or going over bumps, I believe it is coming from the rear. My usual garage say that it is the trailing arm bushes and that both need doing at a cost of £150. Could it be anything else?

Is this a likely cause and would you think the price is reasonable?

Thanks you.
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Wed 23 Sep 2009 19:20
01 1.6 Trailing arm bushes - bell boy
if garage have done the test and can see they are beyond redemption then yes
they usually bang most going off say a kerb
bushes are £10 each and the tool to do them can break (replacement bit is £25) so your garage quote is quite fair in these unsteady times
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