MY service agent tells me my 2004 Ford Futura Mark II wagon will always have front-wheel shudder, even though the brakes were resurfaced and new pads fitted. The shudder is very bad when driving down Clyde Mountain from Canberra. I have been driving for 44 years and only experienced this as a warning when brake pads needed changing. Do other owners have the same problem?
BRAKE shudder is a widely reported problem with the Falcon and is usually caused by warped discs. When the discs warp you might be able to fix the problem simply by skimming the discs and fitting new pads. You probably need new discs, but be warned that they will probably warp in no time as well. Most mechanics work on skimming the discs once, then replacing them when the problem returns. Discs last 50,000-70,000km in most cases before they need replacing.
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