So my 80 has developed a wobble in the steering wheel and some pulsating in the brake pedal when on the brakes. Its worse when going downhill.
My obvious suspect is a warped rotor, but what's throwing me off is that it doesnt seem to happen ALL the time. Sometimes there is noticeably more or less wobble when traveling at the same speed, and it seems random. I also hear an audible "clunk" coming from one of the front calipers when applying the brakes for the first time after driving, leading me to believe there is something loose in the caliper/pad area - could this be causing the wobble also? *also* this seemed to start getting worse after I got the left half of the LC stuck in a ditch and had to get it towed out, it feels like it could use an alignment - can this be another contributing factor? I'm not sure where to start eliminating the variables...
Assuming it is the brake rotor, I'm curious if it would be better to get the rotors machined or just get new rotors all together? Being that the hub is affixed to the rotor I'm wondering if it makes more sense just to get new rotors since it's all gonna have to get taken apart to remove them. Also, what new parts would I need to replace if doing this job (whether machining or new rotors) - i know i'm probably gonna need a new drive flange gasket and probably a lock washer for the spindle nuts - am i missing anything? Will I need to repack or replace bearings?
I know all this stuff comes in a kit for rebuilding the knuckles, but I'm not sure where to source the individual parts. Lordco/Napa never seem to have what I need in that department.
My obvious suspect is a warped rotor, but what's throwing me off is that it doesnt seem to happen ALL the time. Sometimes there is noticeably more or less wobble when traveling at the same speed, and it seems random. I also hear an audible "clunk" coming from one of the front calipers when applying the brakes for the first time after driving, leading me to believe there is something loose in the caliper/pad area - could this be causing the wobble also? *also* this seemed to start getting worse after I got the left half of the LC stuck in a ditch and had to get it towed out, it feels like it could use an alignment - can this be another contributing factor? I'm not sure where to start eliminating the variables...
Assuming it is the brake rotor, I'm curious if it would be better to get the rotors machined or just get new rotors all together? Being that the hub is affixed to the rotor I'm wondering if it makes more sense just to get new rotors since it's all gonna have to get taken apart to remove them. Also, what new parts would I need to replace if doing this job (whether machining or new rotors) - i know i'm probably gonna need a new drive flange gasket and probably a lock washer for the spindle nuts - am i missing anything? Will I need to repack or replace bearings?
I know all this stuff comes in a kit for rebuilding the knuckles, but I'm not sure where to source the individual parts. Lordco/Napa never seem to have what I need in that department.