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front end rebuild
Posted by rick (more from rick) on Sat, 7 Apr 2001 15:53:17
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My '89 turbo shakes considerably when braking and there are some knocking noises over bigger bumps. As it has 162K it is probably time to look the front end over. I have ordered a manual and when that arrives I will attack in earnest. I am thinking replacment of ball joints, shocks and bushings, have rotors turned and rebuild the calipers. Disassemble, clean and inspect the CV joints and re grease and reboot or replace. (boots are not torn at this point)
Are the calipers rebuildable? Any suggestions? I have had similar braking problems in the past with other marques and it always seemed to come down to warped rotors and binding calipers. The car drives straight, doesn't swerve or dive during braking and handles tight.
Are there other bushings such as sway bars etc. that I should look at as well?
This is a great car, and I am having a ball driving it, but I know it can be better with everything tightened up the way it should be.....
I am thinking about $500 in parts....am I close? OF course I supply the labor!
Local source for ball joints @ $25 ea. and shocks about the same....not sure where I can find all the necessary bushings. Any suggestions for parts suppliers in the new england area?
thanks for your help and advise!
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