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 stebro-gti-6
Newbie  Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Any one had this before?My brakes work fine until you go to stop quickly when the car seems to sway about, mainly from the rear but at the same time front dose too, I have had it on the brake tester at my mot station & all is well, no imbalance at all. All my brakes look fine, when braking normal it stops as it should no pulling, but when you stamp on them & the ABS kicks in Holy MOG it ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
 Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 03:28
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #2
rear beam bushes are probably knackered, i'd also chekc front wishbone bushes.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 03:40
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #3
welshpug! wrote: rear beam bushes are probably knackered, i'd also chekc front wishbone bushes. i have done the front wishbone bushes but i have not looked at the rear beam, will have a look in the morning. Tnx ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 03:44
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Same tyres all round?________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 03:51
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Rich E
Forum Admin Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,757 Status: Offline |
Post #5
What condition are the dampers in?________________________________________ Rich |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 03:59
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #6
adam b wrote: Same tyres all round? Yes all the same & all good ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:12
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Rich E wrote: What condition are the dampers in? fronts are new dont know on the rear's but i have two Spax shocks for the back. i have got a New rear beam (came of a car that had only done 10 miles)it's complete with mounts but its off a 1.4 or a 1.6 i think? but the mounts will be the same, i Hope :-) ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:17
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birk
Seasoned Pro  Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #8
It will have different size arb and i think thinner torsion bars, so i wouldnt reccomend fitting it.________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo = Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:20
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
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birk wrote: It will have different size arb and i think thinner torsion bars, so i wouldnt reccomend fitting it. i was only keeping it for the mounts & the main tube as the bearings are new ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:25
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #10
sport spec 306's have different mounts to non-sport spec.main crossmember and trailing arms are usable though  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:30
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #11
welshpug! wrote: sport spec 306's have different mounts to non-sport spec. main crossmember and trailing arms are usable though dam i think i might just put the mounts on & see what it's like, just until i can get GTI 6 one's ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 04:32
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro  Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #12
stebro-gti-6 wrote: welshpug! wrote: sport spec 306's have different mounts to non-sport spec. main crossmember and trailing arms are usable though dam i think i might just put the mounts on & see what it's like, just until i can get GTI 6 one's Fit the right ones to start with fella. What's the point in doing things twice?? Just my ________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 12:44
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #13
have just phoned up 4 motor factors & have been told that the rear bushes are all the same part number from a 1.4 up to the GTI6,so going to go to my mot station & ask to use there ramp for a bit as it's fcking cold outside ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 14:23
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #14
they may well say that for cheap aftermarket bits, but if you go for original they are different, cheap aftermarket bits will be nowhere near the stiffness of o.e bushes.uprated suspension models use - 5131 69 FLEXIBLE JOINT LEFT AV PAULSTRA - 3 DOOR SALOON WITHOUT COLOUR MARK 5131 70 RIGHT AV PAULSTRA - 3 DOOR SALOON WITHOUT COLOUR MARK they are ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 16:29
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #15
welshpug! wrote: they may well say that for cheap aftermarket bits, but if you go for original they are different, cheap aftermarket bits will be nowhere near the stiffness of o.e bushes.
uprated suspension models use - 5131 69 FLEXIBLE JOINT LEFT AV PAULSTRA - 3 DOOR SALOON WITHOUT COLOUR MARK 5131 70 RIGHT AV PAULSTRA - 3 DOOR SALOON WITHOUT COLOUR MARK they are ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 21st Dec 2009 at 17:04
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stebro-gti-6
Newbie Location: fareham Registered: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 38 Status: Offline |
Post #16
well i put the new rear beam mounts on today all 4 & spaX shocks New rear discs & pads STILL the same going to have it tracked up in the morning so we will see whats what   ________________________________________ China Blue on Black Clones |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2009 at 02:27
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cooper666
Senior User  Location: doncaster Registered: 27 Nov 2009 Posts: 778 Status: Offline |
Post #17
mine had the same fault untill i fitted braided hoses and fitted the rear pads the right way with the noggin locking into caliper piston.braked straight and true untill abs kicked in not sure what of the above cured it though.________________________________________ clio r27ps3 id:cooperkloe |
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Posted 1st Jan 2010 at 01:33
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