Warped hub?

ASH1982 · 13 Jun 2007 at 17:13

Having problems with juddering brake pedal and steering wheel under braking.
Had new discs and pads fitted all round... problem still there
Had new tyres fitted (goodyear eagle F1's)... problem still there
Tyres re-balanced and re-alligned... still got the problem

Been suggested that I may have a warped hub?

Does this sound feasable?
Also how urgent a problem is this... as in can it wait a few weeks until im on holiday or will I need to get it looked at ASAP as there is no problem braking other than the juddering steering wheel and pedal

Cars a Focus btw if that helps

eg_esi · 13 Jun 2007 at 19:43

yes it does but its very difficult to warp a hub without for instance hitting it really fu"!£$ing hard with a mallet.have the track rod ends been checked for wear and play?

if this is the case then yes get it done a.s.a.p as this will affect your wheel torque as it will be raised up on a portion of the wheel.

ASH1982 · 13 Jun 2007 at 19:59

hmmm well that might make sense, i had my bearings done a while back at a garage that I wasnt impressed with... maybe they damaged the hubs trying to change the bearings

Ill ring Ford to get it looked at first thing tomorrow

eg_esi · 13 Jun 2007 at 20:10

as you said,youve had the bearing done.to do this on a focus you need to remove the bearing race with a grinder as it gets welded to the flange/hub.some muppets use a hammer and chisel..this is very bad!!
we would never do this at our dealership,weve seen to many of these!

hope this helps..

ASH1982 · 13 Jun 2007 at 20:25

eg_esi said:
as you said,youve had the bearing done.to do this on a focus you need to remove the bearing race with a grinder as it gets welded to the flange/hub.some muppets use a hammer and chisel..this is very bad!!
we would never do this at our dealership,weve seen to many of these!

hope this helps..

the haynes manuel dsnt mention grinding/welding says the old bearing will just push out from the ceter hub along with the circlip