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highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver

Hi, anyone had this problem

Hi Guys my name is Chris

,

New to this forum, spend most of my time on the Disco3 forum.

However enough of that, My wife drives a TD5 CSW ( Proper Landrover) which we have had since new. and it has now covered 52k miles, and touch wood, never had a problem with it (not so much as a new light bulb).

One problem we do seem to have though, every winter, is that at low to medium speeds when you turn the steering wheel to the left or right, not sure if it's the traction control or the ABS cuts in whilst the lock is on and we can hear a loud noise/squeak which sounds like it could be comming from the front discs.

To be honest it has always done it, but it seems to have got far worse this winter.

Any idea what could be causing this

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

6th Feb 2009 9:49pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

After a run apply the brakes twice (not really hard and make sure its safe to do so) if the brake pedal is a lot harder or becomes harder to press at a higher level than the first application there could be a front wheel bearing issue.

7th Feb 2009 12:07am

highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

Hi AndrewS,

Thanks for that tip I will take her out later and try what you suggested, althrough I don't recall the pedal ever being harder to push at any time. if it is a front wheel bearing issue and it certainly sounds like it could be, is it a big job (expensive) to fix on the Defender.

Funny thing is, I had this "Hard pedal" problem sometimes on my 08 Disco first thing in the mornings, but this apparently was for for another reason, but that seems to have been sorted by LRA is week, on the advice of the guys over on the disco3 forum.

Thanks again

MY02 Defender 110 CSW air con, electric windows, privacy glass, traction control, abs,tow pack, parking sensors,rai,special rear seat conversion.

7th Feb 2009 9:43am

Richo

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 10

If it's a td5 it will cost more than a 300tdi as the bearings are more complcated to do.
My advice to you is don't go to land rover but find a good independent landrover garage as they won't con you by just doing the work but may check to find it's sometime simple and sort it out for you without just chucking some new bearings on.
Good luck Defenders are like tea bags they let the water flow though.

10th Feb 2009 9:23pm

highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

Hi Richo,

Thanks for the advice, in fact we do use a really good independent Landrover man over in Rushden. I plan to run over to see him in a day or two so he can have a quick look, or I could always run it over to Nene where we bought it from.

Cheers

P.S the wife liked your teabag signature, she's always complaining about having to wear flippers, I just tell her it's a Landrover thing.

MY02 Defender 110 CSW air con, electric windows, privacy glass, traction control, abs,tow pack, parking sensors,rai,special rear seat conversion.

10th Feb 2009 10:01pm

Richo

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 10

Did'nt think you were that close to me mate.
Nene sometimes can be a bit pricey so try thses guys aswell.
Footloose 4x4 ask for Chris top man.www.footloose4x4.com
RJ landrovers at Sawrty[only 5 mins from Peterborough.www.rjlandrovers.co.uk
Avenger 4x4 ask for Alan.Not far from Nene.01733 266690
Good luck mate Defenders are like tea bags they let the water flow though.

11th Feb 2009 9:44am

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Have used RJ in Sawtry for years always found Robert very helpful 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.

11th Feb 2009 10:15am

The Boy

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: East Northants
Posts: 1459

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

Quote:
independent Landrover man over in Rushden

I have used Rick Mason for over 12yrs and he is very good. Quite convenient as when the 90 is in I can look out my bedroom window to see if he has finished it

11th Feb 2009 11:20am

highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

Agreed Rick is a good man. I Think i'll take the 110 over to see him tomorrow to let him have a look at the problem. MY02 Defender 110 CSW air con, electric windows, privacy glass, traction control, abs,tow pack, parking sensors,rai,special rear seat conversion.

11th Feb 2009 12:58pm

highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

Richo,

Thanks for the tip and contacts. I'll try Rick Mason in Rusden first, if no joy i'll be in contact with your guys.

MY02 Defender 110 CSW air con, electric windows, privacy glass, traction control, abs,tow pack, parking sensors,rai,special rear seat conversion.

11th Feb 2009 1:01pm

highbayrack

Member Since: 06 Feb 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 31

AndrewS was correct

It seems like it is a front off side wheel bearing which is causing the problem.

I'ts booked into Rick Mason's place at Rusden next week, they say it sould be a couple of hours job.

Thanks all

MY02 Defender 110 CSW air con, electric windows, privacy glass, traction control, abs,tow pack, parking sensors,rai,special rear seat conversion.

12th Feb 2009 6:06pm

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