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Wism

Member Since: 27 Jun 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 21

Braking suddenly

Hi all,

I am not sure if this is an issue with a Landy but I would appreciate some advice.
Having just purchased my 2003 Td5 90, I had a bit of nervy experience today when I suddenly had to slam on the brakes and the steering wheel was basically going side to side in my hands before stopping. i know in my wife's VW golf if a suddenly apply brakes it will stop in a straight line. I just want to know if this is quite normal for a Landy? It's recently had its MOT with no advisories.

Have a super weekend!

8th Jul 2016 5:36pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

I have never had that happen I have had to slam on the brakes a few times because of sheep in the road and I always stop in a straight line. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

8th Jul 2016 5:40pm

mrd1990

Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Wales
Posts: 600

'Side to side' quickly like warped disks? or was it slow and lumpy?

9th Jul 2016 1:20pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1758

Nope, very wrong! Either something in the steering/suspension is worn, or there's something warped

9th Jul 2016 1:22pm

smithtrevor

Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 5

Seen this on an old Mondeo....deffo brakes / disc....changed them and never see it again.

9th Jul 2016 5:11pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

As above, could be a number of things:-

1. Warped disks
2. Pads unevely worn
3. Pads contaminated with oil/brake fluid (check wheel bearings/swivels for leaks)
4. Worn suspension bushes
5. Worn wheel bearings
6. Track rod ends/steering drag link worn
7. Panhard rod bearing worn/loose

...to start with...

cheers

simon

9th Jul 2016 5:30pm

Wism

Member Since: 27 Jun 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 21

Thanks for all the advice. There definitely is something wrong. Because I have a 6 month warranty with the dealership I am going to be taking it back to them to sort out along with a few other things I am not happy with. I just hope they sort it out.
Many thanks again for the advice. I shall let you know what they have to say.

9th Jul 2016 6:41pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2247

If you brake hard in my TD5 110 (or the 90 we had before) one of the rear wheels usually locks up and the vehicle can skid.
However it does not go from side to side. As you suggested, take it back and get the dealer to look at it.

12th Jul 2016 8:05am

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