my car is a bmw 318is
2007-05-11 00:25:16 · 15 answers · asked by bobbyk 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Alignment will be needed, but not yet.
The most probable cause for swaying while driving is a worn tie rod end. This condition will also cause the braking concern you mentioned.
Tie rods connect between the front wheels and the steering mechanism and they are directly responsible for controlling the direction of the wheels whether you are turning or driving straight ahead.
They are very important. If one breaks the affected wheel will turn sharply in the direction of most resistance, and it will stay there. That means if you are in the middle of a turn when it goes the wheel will continue turning in the same direction, no matter what you do with the steering wheel.
If it breaks while driving straight the affected wheel will probably turn fully toward the right.
Either way, you will have difficulty controlling the car and if you do not respond to it quickly enough you may lose control.
Once they become badly worn they are very subject to the above, and yours are definitely worn.
You MUST get this repaired immediately.
Note:
Tie rod wear is seldom unequal, so you should replace the tie rods on BOTH sides.
After replacement of the tie rods you will need to have the wheels aligned.
2007-05-11 00:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Driving your vehicle could prove dangerous. The problem could be an easy fix or a potential accident waiting to kill you!.
Lots of reasons:
Tyres unevenly inflated.
Wheels need to be tracked -- toe in/out is incorrect.
Front wheels need balancing.
Front ball joint failing.
Steering rack or tie rod is loose or faulty.
Front wheel bearing needs tightening or replacing.
Additional attention:
Brake pulling to RH side:
Air in brake system.
Brake pad almost worn out.
Rear brake shoe LH side is not working.
Brake compensator faulty.
2007-05-11 19:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by john 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably need a front end alignment for sure.
as far as the braking situation you may have some brake problems as well but get the alignment done first and see if it still does it. If it does, then your brake pads are more worn on one side than they are on the other..
2007-05-11 07:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Moose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why your steering will sway while driving is because u might need an alignment. and when it pulls to the right while braking, it might be due to a bad caliper. hope this helps...
2007-05-11 07:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by kentucky_firefighter2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lo bob
general wear & tear mate
sounds like steering mechanism / joints worn
& pulling to one side often a sign that you need to get your brakes pads / shoes done
If you get a knocking noise when going around corners is a sign of worn wheel bearings
anyway its all money mate so goodluck with the sale
2007-05-12 11:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by healer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your car,,
if it sways when driving all of your steering gear needs checking
if it pulls to the right when you brake then your brakes need adjusting as your offside brakes are coming on before the nearside causing the offside of your car to slow before the nearside
2007-05-11 11:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by oscar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swaying and pulling to the right sounds like a really naff wheel bearing. Garage NOW!!
2007-05-11 07:31:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tracking prob out which has caused wear on tyres also brake pads may be worn down on that side get it checked asap
2007-05-11 10:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a steering alignment.
2007-05-11 07:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your brakes checked out. And while you are at it get your wheels balanced and have your tracking checked.
2007-05-11 07:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by andy muso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋