brake support bushings?
 

Hello,
I have been searching for threads refering to vibrations of the steering wheel at high speeds and came across threads refereing to "brake support bushings". Is this the correct? I have an 87 300SDL and would like to correct the vibration problem. Anyone know the correct terminology for this part and where is a good source?
Thanks for your time.
A

if you are getting vibs in the wheel bushings wont help. you have a tire imbalance or out of round or a badly warped disc, imho.

i have not heard of brake bushings either. there might be some in a floating caliper brake design, is yours that?

tom w

The brake support bushing would give you a clunking sound when braking and maybe accelerating if it's bad.

Vibrations could be cause by unballanced tires(could have thrown a weight). Too tight lug bolts, worn rotors....

It could also be caused by worn suspension parts like ball joints, tie rods, etc...

I would start with the tires. Then check and replace all worn suspension parts then go to a dealer for an alignment.

Danny

Aqua,

Jack up car and rotate the tires on the spindles/axles. Look for any out of round conditions.

If you can't find any thing wrong in the above test, reverse the tires from front to rear and notice if there is a difference when driving.

Usually its the tires when a vibration occurs.

I never heard of a brake support bushing.

P E H

Danny,

I thought your Bunny looked more like a Pussy. LOL

P E H

Otherwise known as a guide rod

More like the bunny from Monty Python so you better be nice!

Danny

Danny,

So MBs don't have guide rods or brake support bushings because MBs have the caliper with a piston on both sides of the rotor.

P E H