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New rotors - still shimmies - what did I do wrong? 700 1992

posted by  Rtilghman on  Sat Dec 13 17:54 CST 2003
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Yes, a bushing would make a popping sound if it was getting pinched or rubbing and resisting.

Does the sound happen when turning sharply at low speed? Like going over the bump out of a parking lot? Does it sound like its coming from the wheel well?If so it's probaably the shock mount bvearing or whatever its called... the bearing that sits at the top of the strut tower and assists in turning, etc. When it goes it makes that popping sound as you turn, especially over gentle rises at slow speed. I think when its bad it lets the strut swim a little bit, and that might be the source of shimmy at high speeds since even small play would be exagerated.

I've been having some shimmy now and again and i think its that. I got my rotors and pads replaced because I figured it was them too... it got better but didn't disappear (the rotors needed to be replaced anyway).

good luck,
rt






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