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JJGSi24 Newbie Offline Posts: 5	Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? 08. Aug 2011 at 21:22 Hi,i have an mv6 omega with this problem,when driving its ok at slow speeds but when you get up to 60-70 mph you can feel it,also when braking at this speed it judders,would i be right in saying its the front discs,they were replaced at 69k there's 82k on it now,any help appreciated,thanks in advance..
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #1 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:26 Sounds more like a wheel balance issue to me
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tony2 Junior Member Offline Posts: 95 peterlee north east Gender: Drives: omega2.6 cdx auto	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #2 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:27 hi JJGSi24 had same problem once changed discs/pads still same then changed front wishbones hey presto everything was then fine
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cem Omega King Offline Posts: 13920 Ankara/Turkey Gender: Drives: 97 2.5 V6 Manual CD- Clio Sport	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #3 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:29 I think you have two seperate problems.. first you need full geometry and also a check for wishbones.. warped discs also can cause judder when braking .. so need a complete check imo.. google "WIM geometry center UK" they are well known here..
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noel Junior Member Offline i feel the need for speed Posts: 187 frome somerset Gender: Drives: 2002 omega cdx 2.6 v6 auto	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #4 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:30 if it only wobbles without braking it could be your front wheels out of balance or possible steering component wear ?? may even be a warped disc ?? but these could also be felt whilst braking.
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #5 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:32 tony2 wrote on 08. Aug 2011 at 21:27: hi JJGSi24 had same problem once changed discs/pads still same then changed front wishbones hey presto everything was then fine Yep... Could be wishbones but I'd start with the easiest/cheapest, the balancing
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Broomies Mate Omega Knight Offline Champagne Coloured Cars Are Gay! Posts: 1448 Bristol, UK Gender: Drives: 97 BMW 535i V8	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #6 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:38 It's worth noting that rear wheel(s) out of balance will also give a judder. I'd be inclined to pop down to a local MOT station and have the brake balance checked. If you have seized or partially seized rear callipers then your front brakes are working overtime and will cause exaggerated wear.
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Reply #7 - 08. Aug 2011 at 21:44

JJGSi24 wrote on 08. Aug 2011 at 21:22:

Hi,i have an mv6 omega with this problem,when driving its ok at slow speeds but when you get up to 60-70 mph you can feel it,also when braking at this speed it judders,would i be right in saying its the front discs,they were replaced at 69k there's 82k on it now,any help appreciated,thanks in advance..

Definitely front disks.

I fitted no-name disks to my last Omega. The 80mph vibration and juddering when braking became quite unpleasant after about 50k miles.

When I fitted new disks it was like having a new car Thumbs Up!

Worn wishbone bushes will probably make vibration and juddering worse but equally vibration and juddering will accelerate wear.

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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #8 - 08. Aug 2011 at 23:27 What discs where they? Vx discs will last more than 13k...?
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JJGSi24 Newbie Offline Posts: 5	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #9 - 09. Aug 2011 at 18:42 Thanks for the reply's,i'll go with getting the wheels balanced first and go from there..i'll let ye know how i get on.
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Humpy Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 471 Tunbridge Wells, Kent Gender: Drives: Omega Elite 3.0 Manual Estate, 3.0 Elite Saloon (SWMBO's car)	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #10 - 10. Aug 2011 at 15:22 Dont forget the steering idler arm! I changed discs, pads and wishbones (all needed doing to be fair!) then changed the steering idler arm and the drag link. Still hasn't cured it completely (same symptons as you) but it's 99% better than it was... Humpy
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #11 - 10. Aug 2011 at 23:17 Ime... Random wobble through steering, wishbone bushes failed Vibration in a specific speed range, wheel balance preferably on a 5 stud balancer Vibration when braking, fubar discs.
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JJGSi24 Newbie Offline Posts: 5	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #12 - 06. Sep 2011 at 20:53 I ended up changing both wishbones as the front bush on the pass side had split,i treated it to new discs and pads while i was at it,no wobble now,thanks again for the help/replies
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tony2 Junior Member Offline Posts: 95 peterlee north east Gender: Drives: omega2.6 cdx auto	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #13 - 06. Sep 2011 at 21:11 hiJJGSi24 glad you got it sorted you had same problem as mine which i said on 8aug you done same as me and now 2 migs running true
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: Omega wobble/judder while driving/breaking? Reply #14 - 06. Sep 2011 at 21:34 Thanks for feedback.
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