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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Dazza010 on 10 July 2008, 16:26:44

Title: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: Dazza010 on 10 July 2008, 16:26:44

Hi all

My Omega has recently started pulling to one side whilst braking.  This is more noticable at higher speeds but when i apply the brakes the steering snatches to one side for a second then the car settles down and brakes as normal. it feels as though one front brake is working before the other which makes the car quite unstable under braking.

I have had both front wishbones replaced, new front discs & pads 5 months ago by my local Vaux dealer and a full 4 wheel alignment done recently also.  car was initially ok after work was done and has only started this behavour in the last 3 weeks or so.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  :y

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: mark.adams on 10 July 2008, 16:27:42

Have the brakes been bled??

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: SteveD on 10 July 2008, 16:29:17

I guess at wishbones! Bet they tightened them up before settling the suspension down.

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: Dazza010 on 10 July 2008, 16:30:20

Yep brakes were bled when rear pads were changed, about 6 months ago

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: ians on 10 July 2008, 16:36:43

I would take it back to Vx under warranty.   Maybe a caliper sticking?

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 July 2008, 18:47:31

I'd guess at wishbones too... Just because they've been replaced doesn't mean they can't have failed again!

Take it back!

Title: Re: car snatches to one side whilst braking
Post by: Omegatoy on 10 July 2008, 19:43:29

I would put money on a sticky caliper!!!