[V6-12v] Gear oil, brake job

Tom Christiansen tomchr at ee.washington.edu
Mon Mar 22 16:19:09 EST 2004


George,

> > > If I can launch a new problem into the mix, I have a grouching noise when
> > > turning right (but only at slow speeds), usually only at about 3/4 lock.
> > > Have changed brake pads and disks (rotors) and rebuilt the callipers.
> > > I'm confused - has anyone else been here before?
> > >
> > > Tom Gordon
> >
>***********
>Oops, I just read the email address and see that you're in the UK. Since
>you're right handed drive there the loaded side will be on the passenger
>side.

I'm not so sure about that. The loading primarily stems from the forces and 
torques applied to the suspension by the car itself. I doubt the weight of 
the driver makes much of a difference. After all it's only about 5-10% of 
the total weight of driver + car.

Tom



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