Advisories responsible for steering wheel judder?

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04 1.9 TDi recently bought from local trader with new MOT with the following advisories:

1. & 2. n/s & o/s front suspension arm rubber bushes - both deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

3. Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Are either or both of these likely to be responsible for the steering wheel judder - as if the column is moving in and out - experienced when braking at around 50mph?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Rookzman]

Had the same problem, had bushes replaced 4 times and still had problems. I got the Audi TT mk1 bushes as there uprated and happy to say I've had no problems since and feels better, less like I'm playing tug of war with the steering wheel.
Hope this helps.
Mark

 

[Old Bloke]

Replaced my front arm Rear bushes with replacement parts from euro car parts ( these are the one's that usually go. If you look on their website you will see the prices are not too bad.Be prepared to get them pressed out or alternatively get a whole new bottom track control arm.

Same for the steering rack inner joints as well these come as a one piece unit.

You simply remove the gaiter clips and undo the whole assembly just don't forget to undo the outer track control arm ball joint from the hub arm first after releasing the securing nut.

Count the number of threads you undo the track rod from the inner joint arm so that it will not hopefully be to far out in tracking when you reassemble, refit gaiter and use zip ties to keep in position.

Go to your nearest garage to get the tracking sorted......Job Done.

 

[Old Bloke]

OOPS, Brake judder in the steering wheel when braking usually crappy discs and/or pads' make sure that the ABS ring on the inner side of the disc is'nt warped or damaged either.

It looks like a small ring with square holes in it and should be perfectly round and flat, the sensor is a small black jobbie with two wires close to the ABS ring.

Have a look at all the electrical wires leading to the discs and sensors to see if any of them have broken or are not connected.

If all is ok take the pads out and have a look at both sides of the disc rotor to make sure the bit the pads make contact with are clean and shiny all the way round.

See if the Caliper is moving easily on the two steel mounts by getting someone to press the brake pedal when you spin the wheel round if the wheel seems hard to move around it could be a sticking caliper.

If you are not familiar with braking systems and lack the knowledge or expertise then leave it to a garage or skilled mechanic..........worse than not going is not stopping when you really need to.