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Hi,
Our 2002 Outback with 60k miles has been exhibiting a troublesome front-end vibration during braking for the past 10k miles or so.
I have replaced tires, front rotors and pads but the problem persists. Before replacing the rotors I checked them with a dial indicator and they seemed fine but I went ahead anyway and replaced them.
This problem is unrelated to the temperature of the rotors (that is, heat after use causing temporary warping). It is noticeable mostly at speeds over 40 MPH and of course, the harder you push the brake pedal, the more pronounced the vibration. You can feel it at lower speeds, but you have to look for it.
I am suspecting the lower control arm bushings. I know that on many BMW models, this is the classic failure mode, wherein replacing the thrust arm and control arm bushings completely cures shimmy and brake-related vibration.
Are these cars subject to a similar issue? Could this be strut-related in any way?
Thanks!
Our 2002 Outback with 60k miles has been exhibiting a troublesome front-end vibration during braking for the past 10k miles or so.
I have replaced tires, front rotors and pads but the problem persists. Before replacing the rotors I checked them with a dial indicator and they seemed fine but I went ahead anyway and replaced them.
This problem is unrelated to the temperature of the rotors (that is, heat after use causing temporary warping). It is noticeable mostly at speeds over 40 MPH and of course, the harder you push the brake pedal, the more pronounced the vibration. You can feel it at lower speeds, but you have to look for it.
I am suspecting the lower control arm bushings. I know that on many BMW models, this is the classic failure mode, wherein replacing the thrust arm and control arm bushings completely cures shimmy and brake-related vibration.
Are these cars subject to a similar issue? Could this be strut-related in any way?
Thanks!