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Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 11:12pm On Aug 02, 2016
Hey guys my 2007 Mazda 3 makes this screeching sound when I apply my brake so I went to the mechanic and changed the brake pad and disc as it was worn out. After the guy worked on it my steering isn't as responsive as it used to be and I also noticed that I have to apply more pressure to get the same braking before he worked on the car. Now I don't just wanna go back to the same guy to mess anything up. Gurus in the house biko what could be causing this? Nd what are the possible fixes? I drive from the mainland to the island everyday and i wouldn't want any wahala.
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 11:24pm On Aug 02, 2016
Cc siena cardoctor ikenna351 Kashif, GAZZUZZ
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by Ibowills(m): 11:28pm On Aug 02, 2016
Your tie rods are bad and must be replaced. Worn-out tires can also cause this.
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 11:33pm On Aug 02, 2016
Ibowills:
Your tie rods are bad and must be replaced. Worn-out ties can also cause this.
Thanks for the prompt response. Do you have an idea of how much it will cost and how possible is it that it goes bad immediately after the mechanic worked on it?
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:16am On Aug 03, 2016
drered:
Hey guys my 2007 Mazda 3 makes this screeching sound when I apply my brake so I went to the mechanic and changed the brake pad and disc as it was worn out. After the guy worked on it my steering isn't as responsive as it used to be and I also noticed that I have to apply more pressure to get the same braking before he worked on the car. Now I don't just wanna go back to the same guy to mess anything up. Gurus in the house biko what could be causing this? Nd what are the possible fixes? I drive from the mainland to the island everyday and i wouldn't want any wahala.

Braking will be restored to normal after a while (if he used original pads), pads and disk are just getting to know each other wink

The steering problem is not explained in detail so I cannot comment.

P.s it is not the tie rod
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by cardoctor(m): 7:55am On Aug 03, 2016
First of all, start by checking the fluid level in your power steering fluid reservoir. Power steering fluid may be forced out of the system through the filler cap of the reservoir if the steering is being turned from left to right or vice versa without the engine running. This may have happened while changing the brake pads and discs.

As for the brakes, you may need some time before the new brake pads bed with the new discs.
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 2:46pm On Aug 03, 2016
GAZZUZZ:


Braking will be restored to normal after a while (if he used original pads), pads and disk are just getting to know each other wink

The steering problem is not explained in detail so I cannot comment.

P.s it is not the tie rod

Thanks plenty for the response. I have to move my steering either right or left a whole lot more before my tyres will respond as opposed to before I went to fix the brake pad and disc. The steering also feels a lot loose than before. What do you think sir?
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 2:47pm On Aug 03, 2016
cardoctor:
First of all, start by checking the fluid level in your power steering fluid reservoir. Power steering fluid may be forced out of the system through the filler cap of the reservoir if the steering is being turned from left to right or vice versa without the engine running. This may have happened while changing the brake pads and discs.

As for the brakes, you may need some time before the new brake pads bed with the new discs.

Thanks plenty sir. I'll check and I'll write back.
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:29pm On Aug 03, 2016
drered:


Thanks plenty for the response. I have to move my steering either right or left a whole lot more before my tyres will respond as opposed to before I went to fix the brake pad and disc. The steering also feels a lot loose than before. What do you think sir?

too much air in your tyres? undecided still don't understand the fault sir
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by drered(m): 3:52pm On Aug 03, 2016
GAZZUZZ:


too much air in your tyres? undecided still don't understand the fault sir

OK sir. Let's say before I took it to the mechanic if I move my steering wheel 1cm to the right my front wheels also move 1cm to the right. Now after I left the mechanic I have to move my steering about 4cm to the right to get a 1cm right - shift on my wheels. Have I been more explicit sir?
Re: Steering Wheel Unresponsive by Ibowills(m): 4:34am On Aug 04, 2016
drered:

Thanks for the prompt response. Do you have an idea of how much it will cost and how possible is it that it goes bad immediately after the mechanic worked on it?
I suggest you go for diagnosis by an expert before any other thing is done.

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