shudder when braking
Moderator: RichardW
shudder when braking
My citroen xantia diesel TDS has just started developing this problem, i have had a slow puncture in the front tyre, dont know if this contributes, but i am getting this sort of shuddering in the front when i brake, not so noticeable at slow speeds. any ideas?
- Kowalski
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This could be one of a few things.
Firstly, warped discs can cause shuddering under braking, usually accompianied by some sort of noise that coincides with the shuddering. The top slides on the front calipers can become dry and need occasional lubrication, I've had this on both cars I've had a little bit of oil makes it go away completely.
Lastly, if your accumulator sphere is flat or if you get air into the hydraulics that can cause pulsing of the brake pedal and brakes.
Firstly, warped discs can cause shuddering under braking, usually accompianied by some sort of noise that coincides with the shuddering. The top slides on the front calipers can become dry and need occasional lubrication, I've had this on both cars I've had a little bit of oil makes it go away completely.
Lastly, if your accumulator sphere is flat or if you get air into the hydraulics that can cause pulsing of the brake pedal and brakes.