I have a 2003 Mazda Protégé that I've owned since 106k miles. Its about to hit 140k miles and have had numerous suspension/steering/brake parts replaced. I started with both front wheel bearings which ended up being replaced twice on both sides. Theres No howling what so ever anymore and there is no play in the front wheels.
I had the front calipers and brake hoses replaced with brand new units. I had the rear drum brakes serviced as well. There is currently NO pull when braking.
I had all four struts and strut mounts replaced. Also replaced one outer tie rod end on the passenger side.
The front sway bar links/bushings have been replaced twice, and are brand new MOOG.
I have tires less than 6 months old on the car, and the problem I have is the car is having a weird pull, almost feels like a worn suspension part. the handling isn't as crisp as it once was, and seems like I'm always over-correcting the steering to track straight down the highway. seems like the car is harder to control over 50 mph.
I rotated all the tires at all different directions to no avail, still getting the weird sensation.
I looked at my control arm bushings, while I can't get any movement out of them, the rear bushings on the front LCAs have one small tear, but the bushing stays in it's correct spot. It seems as if once a month if I brake very hard or hit a bump hard while turning, I get a slight "clunk".
Can these bushings cause my car to have squirrely handling? or could it be a wheel bearing again?
I had the front calipers and brake hoses replaced with brand new units. I had the rear drum brakes serviced as well. There is currently NO pull when braking.
I had all four struts and strut mounts replaced. Also replaced one outer tie rod end on the passenger side.
The front sway bar links/bushings have been replaced twice, and are brand new MOOG.
I have tires less than 6 months old on the car, and the problem I have is the car is having a weird pull, almost feels like a worn suspension part. the handling isn't as crisp as it once was, and seems like I'm always over-correcting the steering to track straight down the highway. seems like the car is harder to control over 50 mph.
I rotated all the tires at all different directions to no avail, still getting the weird sensation.
I looked at my control arm bushings, while I can't get any movement out of them, the rear bushings on the front LCAs have one small tear, but the bushing stays in it's correct spot. It seems as if once a month if I brake very hard or hit a bump hard while turning, I get a slight "clunk".
Can these bushings cause my car to have squirrely handling? or could it be a wheel bearing again?
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