- 1. [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: "1971-red-mgb" <1971mgb@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:46:03 -0400
- I've experienced an phenomenal that's new to me on my 71 MGB and that is every time I apply the brake my front starts to wobble, the wobble is transferred from the front all the way up the steering w
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00153.html (7,000 bytes)
- 2. Re: [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:05:01 -0700
- Usually this is caused by burnt brake pad material adhering to the brake rotor causing a grab - slide phenomenon. It's often misdiagnosed as warped rotors. The fix is the same for either diagnosis. I
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00154.html (7,937 bytes)
- 3. Re: [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:27:08 EDT
- If there is sufficient material left on the brake rotor, the faces can be cleaned and de-grooved by a machine shop. MGB brake rotors don't have a lot of meat on them, so it may be necessary to instal
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00155.html (8,263 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: ejrussell@mebtel.net
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:12:48 -1200
- As others have mentioned, brake rotor warpage is the first thing that comes to mind. It was the first thing that came to mind when our '78 MGB developed an odd front end behavior. Trueing the rotors
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00156.html (7,593 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:45:07 +0100
- When I changed my discs over from Rostyle hubs to wire wheel I found the nuts/bolts were recessed and a standard socket did not fit well at all. Even by pressing the socket onto the nut (or bolt) as
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00158.html (6,739 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Mgs] wobble (score: 1)
- Author: "1971-red-mgb" <1971mgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:37:26 -0400
- Thank to all for taking the time to answer my inquiry about the wobble in my front end when applying the brakes on the 71 "B" . I've ordered new brake rotors and brake disk pads today, hopefully that
- /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00163.html (6,847 bytes)
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