gw204
NAXJA Forum User
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- St. Leonard, MD
I recently completed a complete (pads, rotors, hoses and calilpers) front brake job on my '00 XJ and it drove fine for several days, but recently I have began to experience an occasional noise/vibration that feels like a tire rubbing on a fender or control arm. It first happened going around a turn, but now can be occasionally heard/felt when turning or going straight. It will clear up completely on it's own and most of the time there isn't the slightest hint of an issue. She runs smooth, straight and vibration free down the highway and when on the brakes.
I'm on the stock suspesion w/ 249K running 235/75R15 General Grabbers and there is no rubbing. I've looked around underneath and can find anything out of place. I initially supsected something in the steering since the first occurrence was coming out of turn. I check the fluid and found it low (wasn't makeing any strange noises or whining at all), so I drained the reservior and refilled with fresh fluid of the proper spec. It was fine for a day after that, but then it happened again a few times yesterday. Seems like it will only do it after it's been running a while on a hot day. So I haven't ruled out a power steering issue yet, especially since I dont' think the fluid has ever been changed.
Other than a quick look underneath and the ps fluid change, I haven't looked at anything else. I know I need to check the rear brakes and probably change the shoes, so it could be something there. I was just wondering if anyone else had ever experienced a similar noise/vibe (based on a rather vague description provided) and could comment on whether or not you found the cause...or just had suggestions on other things to look at. The drivetrain is 100% original so it could be any number of things I guess.
Thanks.
I'm on the stock suspesion w/ 249K running 235/75R15 General Grabbers and there is no rubbing. I've looked around underneath and can find anything out of place. I initially supsected something in the steering since the first occurrence was coming out of turn. I check the fluid and found it low (wasn't makeing any strange noises or whining at all), so I drained the reservior and refilled with fresh fluid of the proper spec. It was fine for a day after that, but then it happened again a few times yesterday. Seems like it will only do it after it's been running a while on a hot day. So I haven't ruled out a power steering issue yet, especially since I dont' think the fluid has ever been changed.
Other than a quick look underneath and the ps fluid change, I haven't looked at anything else. I know I need to check the rear brakes and probably change the shoes, so it could be something there. I was just wondering if anyone else had ever experienced a similar noise/vibe (based on a rather vague description provided) and could comment on whether or not you found the cause...or just had suggestions on other things to look at. The drivetrain is 100% original so it could be any number of things I guess.
Thanks.