swervy under braking

[zebedee]

Is that a symptom of needing a geo check - it seems to tramline on the brakes, not necessarily pulling one way or the other, but certainly not seeming to want to go straight

[thub]

Possibly, but have you checked your front tyres? Pressure, relative wear?

[zebedee]

yeah, they are fine amd as I say it doesn't pull one way or the other, just really seems to over-exaggerate the steering input whilst braking hard - not very encouraging!

[thub]

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[zebedee]

Its on LSS but it has never been a problem before - think I'll get the geo done next time it is serviced!

[weed]

Possible suspects.
1, worn out or failed ball joint one one or both front lower control arms.
2, worn track rod end or two in the steering.
3, A sticky piston in one front caliper.
4, Worn rear dampers.
5, excessive front brake bias or weak rear brakes.
6, How much front pad is there?
hth.
m

[zebedee]

front pads are fine - I will mention the problem when she comes out of winter hibernation and gets a service (going into a nice warm garage in a fortnight until March)