jimmygixer

This will be most likely caused by broken springs - not uncommon im afraid

I checked earlier on and the springs are intact. I did notice before i got two new tyres on the front today that the fronts had been 215/45/17 and not the same as the rear which were 215/40/17's.

So i changed them to 40's hoping that is what has been causing the slight rubbing of the inner liners.

i cant remember exactly what happens but its in the bowels of the rack a few on here had it in the past and you tubes full of vids with it the only fix is the rack has to be removed and replaced its not fixable it does happen suddenly and it does happen only in one direction its a well known issue on the early focus im afraid

Ok, cheers.

The steering rack needs replaced its a known fault theres no way round it as it will get worse sorry to say

 Do you know what actually happens to the rack, is it general wear on a particular part?

It seemed to happen all of a sudden with no gradual increase before i noticed it, and only in one direction?

Cheers

if you can, jack up the rear of the car - preferably both sides at the same time. Ensure the car is in gear first though

 

Release the handbrake and make sure both wheels spin freely - if they do then fine

 

Next apply the handbrake until it goes tight as normal and check that both wheels are locked tight

Will do, thanks.

Just waiting on the weather for it

Disc brakes are pretty much self adjusting so i think you need to look for a sticking or lazy caliper to be honest.

I will give them a look at and see.

Cheers