leebates1986 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 hi guys, i own a 98 plate focus, 2.0 zetec. last week i had a strange noise start when braking, but after further listening (it's gotten louder now) it seems to be coming from the left rear wheel arch. i don't know too much about cars but i'm able to move the wheel when parked (with handbrake on) left towards the front, not in a rotation motion, but <---- got under it today and i can see there is a arm / bar moving slightly from behind the wheel, i have attached pictures to show better. i'm guessing the noise is this moving back and forth? also how much would this cost to be repaired? any help / ideas would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry 02 plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Looks like a bushing? although I cant quite see it clearly on a small screen lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 The picture is of a control blade bush, part of your rear suspension. If the bush needs to be replaced I think all 3 suspension arms will have to be unfastened from the rear crossmember and hub carrier .Unfasten the strut and disconnect the ABS censor wire to release the hub carrier assembly/control blade. So there is plenty of work to get stuck into. I hope this has put you off doing it yourself :)unless you are up for the challenge of cutting the 3 suspension arm bushes out if you are unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Cheers, not really comfortable with doing work myself if I'm honest haha. Any idea how much this will cost to fix at a garage? A few round by work so be nice to know what I'm aiming for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Cost is a difficult one ,i don t want to scare you .Take it to some good independent garages and get a couple of quotes ,that s my advice .Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Cheers william. Looks like the Christmas fund will need dipping into this week then :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 300 to 500 to get all control blade arms and bushes replaced the stste of them and the fixing bolts ide say its unlikely youll get them out they are ceased at the best of times its worth noting that area needs waxoil and underseal on it or it will soon become an mot failure the rust is almost eating through some parts from the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Jesus pricey one then. Could I get away with replacing just the one I've got problems with? Mot is up in feb. Might actually save for another car considering I paid £800 for this and have already spent £100 getting a brake caliper done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 nah you need to do both its gauranteed both need to be done its highly unlikely youll get it all apart as ford didnt grease these partrs when building so they are usually ceased the bushes themself are cheap however i know for a fact if you try to push bushes into the arms they get even just a little bent and then you get handling issues back end skipping is a classic sign its not a cheap job to get a garage to do as they are well aware it takes time youll also need a 4 wheel alignment done when they are fitted as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Ah right cheers for the info Arthur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 you can buy a kit like this ide ask a garge how much if you supply the parts this way it doesnt matter if they have to cut bolts as the whole lot will get done http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-FOCUS-MK1-REAR-WISHBONES-TRAILING-ARMS-LINKS-BUSHES-FULL-KIT-/121027963547?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AFocus&hash=item1c2dd42a9b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Yeh was thinking along those lines. Will go in tomorrow during work and ask the garage across the way. Cheers for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Got quoted today. 2 new trailing arms with bushings, fitted £125. Booked in for Friday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 So you re not replacing the bushes, in the photos you posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebates1986 Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yes they are being replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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