groaning stabiliser

[bigkev]

has anyone had problems with a groaning sound coming from a winterhoff stabiliser? I've cleaned and rubbed the ball with wet+dry and cleaned the pads with white spirit to no avail Stabiliser only 14 months old. Kevin.

 

[Rod_5041370]

White spirit is a no-no.

Spray the ball and the pads with brake cleaner, available from Halfords.

 

[xtrailman]

Rod

Why is white spirit a no-no?

 

[Rod_5041370]

White spirit leaves a residue which attracts muck especially when towing with a diesel.

Cellulose thinners is better but for the cost of the proper stuff you may as well use it.

I carry a can in the front locker.

 

[Robtel]

Further to Rod's comments about not using white spirit.

Last Spring I decided I would give my alko stabiliser pads a clean before starting out although I had no reason to think they were dirty. I used white spirit and the stabiliser made the most horrible racket until I reached my destination. When I checked the towball there appeared to be a coating of some description on it. A light rub with wire wool then a wipe over with kitchen roll and everything was fine again.

Since then I have bought a can of brake cleaner from Halfords and no further problems. I would agree that white spirit should not be used.

Robert

 

[Stephen_374341239]

hI BIGKEV

I to used white spirit thinking i was doing the right thing. Had the same problems groaning sound coming from stabiliser. I now use meaths spirit or brake cleaner no problems since i have changed.

Regards Steve

 

[xtrailman]

Rod and all

I will remember that, never had to clean my ALKO in the 5 years i have towed.

Now i have said that!!