1995 Clio my steering is lighter than usual?

Question

My car just had the brake drums and brake line (?) replaced now my car feels as though it has power steering, it's much lighter than usual but comes and goes, could anything be seriously wrong with it? My Dad says it could be the mechanic pumped my tyres up but could this cause the problem?

Answer 1

It is possible that you didn't have the right air pressure. When you get used to the way the steering wheel feels with under inflated tires the the steering wheel will absolutely feel lighter.
When it's under inflated more of the tire it contacting the ground. Which is why in the snow if you want a little added traction they tell you to let some air out of the tires. When inflated correctly less of the tire is touching the ground. Example. Ever ride a bicycle with the tires under inflated? The steering is slower and less responsive. But inflate the tires, And the bikes steering gets way lighter, And the bike will actually be easier to pedal and will go faster.
There is a possibility that thay over in flated the tires too. Check it too make sure

Answer 2

First....
Using a tire pressure gauge, check the air pressure of each
front tire and compare it to what it's supposed to be (refer to
the vehicle's owner's manual if you are unsure of the correct
pressure)...

If over...
Tires which are overinflated don't "hug" the road well. As a
result, they have a tendency to sort of "bounce around"
as the vehicle is being driven. Further, the faster the vehicle
moves, the more the tires "bounce". This bouncing effect is
transmitted to the steering linkage and, hence, results in
loose and sloppy steering.

How to fix.....
Let some air out of each front tire. Refer to this vehicle's
owner's manual for the correct air pressure. Doing this
should improve the steering problem. However, if it doesn't,
the cause probably lies with one or more loose/worn front
end components.

If Under...

Since "overinflated front tires" was ruled out, the only other
possibility is something involving the vehicle's "front end".
Now... you may be asking, "What exactly is the front end?"
Well, very loosely, it's all those bars, rods, levers, and other
gizmos underneath the front part of a vehicle. Specifically,
AutoTech is referring to such front end components as
the tie rod ends, ball joints, and control arms. These parts
all contribute to a vehicle's handling performance and are
critical towards achieving "tight" steering. If any are loose
or worn, the steering will be loose/sloppy.

How to fix....
Have a mechanic inspect the front end of this vehicle and
make any necessary repairs.
NOTE: Please take care of this problem very soon. Why?
Because, the loose/sloppy steering means the handling is
poor and this spells "hazard".

Hope this can help you.

Answer 3

HIYA you say that it comes and goes ?? can u give a little more info as the others have said it could be down to incorrect tyre pressure or it could be a steering fault or wheel alignment. But more info would help

Answer 4

It could be ,every time i check my air pressure in the tyres and pump them up to what they should be ,my steering is a lot lighter.

Answer 5

He has probably put your tyres to the correct pressure.
Or you took a wrong turn through the local ice rink.

Answer 6

hi i've got faith those automobiles have the electronically assisted guidance that is engaged and disengaged on the touch of a button (the "girly button") and that i've got faith this easy is telling you that there is a fault with the guidance electronics. there may well be a sensor on the guidance column someplace which has failed. that is a job for the pros so i might merely wait and notice if I have been you and permit them to repair it for you. Cheers Geordie

Answer 7

you need to go check the car