Question about bush

[Sloppysod]

Just so you know, this is on my wife's Corsa (Pre Stellantis), but the question relates to most cars on the road.
I had knocking noise when touching the brakes to slow down, so I done full front brake strip and lubricate and knocking noise no longer audiable
However, during the initial inspection I noticed that the rear bush on the lower control arm looked a bit ropey as the central sleeve is starting (about ½") to come away from the surrounding rubber, it hasn't failed, yet, but looks like it's on its way, MOT failure or not?
Thanks in advance.

[wurlycorner]

I wouldn’t anticipate that to fail an MOT - but it’s movement they test for, rather than ‘look’. If the bush is still functioning correctly, then it should pass.

[CitroJim]

As Wurly says... Get a get a decent pry-bar in there and if movement independent of the natural stretch of the rubber then fail else advisory on deteriorated bush Stu...

If in doubt, swap

[mickthemaverick]

I agree with Jim's comments but would add that, having recently been through this, you will probably find it is more economical to replace the lower control arm complete as it comes with new ball joint and bushes and ensures a proper fix. Personally I'd recommend replacing both sides to maintain balance!!

[Sloppysod]

I agree with Jim's comments but would add that, having recently been through this, you will probably find it is more economical to replace the lower control arm complete as it comes with new ball joint and bushes and ensures a proper fix. Personally I'd recommend replacing both sides to maintain balance!!

Cheers All,
Mick, great minds think alike, looked at availability and I car get the pair for less than £60. Also, there's no garranty the other two bushes will stay serviceable for long.
And Mick, I don't like the idea hammer, hammer, ouch!, oh dear!* Taking the old ones out.
So, will I need to get it tracked again afterwards?

* changed so as not offend those of a gentle nature.

[mickthemaverick]

I would suggest that, while it's possible to take accurate measurements of track etc before you start and then replicate with the new arms in, I'd always have a 4 wheel alignment after replacing suspension components which may have minute differences in manufacture which may throw the alignment out a tad or two. By doing the work yourself I would expect the parts + alignment cost to still be better than a garage job!

[Sloppysod]

I would suggest that, while it's possible to take accurate measurements of track etc before you start and then replicate with the new arms in, I'd always have a 4 wheel alignment after replacing suspension components which may have minute differences in manufacture which may throw the alignment out a tad or two.

Yep, I see your point.......

By doing the work yourself I would expect the parts + alignment cost to still be better than a garage job!

One day I will have to pass my vehicle maintenance onto someone, but not for a while yet,
Never found one i can trust.....latest example, I need to have my car serviced by an authorised agent to keep the warranty, so I went to my local Stoneacre, got a loverly 1 minute video of them looking at the underside of my car and a report at the end.....great you would think......but the tyre depths are a myth, 3 have done 8,000 mile more than the 4th, but they all have the same tread depth!

[Gibbo2286]

Reading this reminded me of a chuckle I had when a guy came to the door and asked if my next door neighbour was in, he'd come to trim Gerty's bush.