stabalisers

[scot_374309176]

i have a bulldog 200Q stabaliser once on the car and caravan and fitted corectly every time i turn a corner it squeeks and creeks am i needing new friction pads any advice thanks

 

[Ian341]

Hi Scot,

we have the same stabiliser and have used it on different vans for 16 years and everytime they have made a dreadful noise when turning.

So much so that last year on our way to Cornwall as we slowed down and went to turn a bend it squeeled so loud that my wife thought the brakes of the van were on fire !!

I don't know if anything needs replacing to prevent this but ours have done it always and I never have a problem so I guess we have to put up with it, I think an Alko is the best one but as we tow a rib now and then we have to have the towball greased so can't use an alko :-(

HOpe this helps

Ian

 

[scot_374309176]

Hi Scot,

we have the same stabiliser and have used it on different vans for 16 years and everytime they have made a dreadful noise when turning.

So much so that last year on our way to Cornwall as we slowed down and went to turn a bend it squeeled so loud that my wife thought the brakes of the van were on fire !!

I don't know if anything needs replacing to prevent this but ours have done it always and I never have a problem so I guess we have to put up with it, I think an Alko is the best one but as we tow a rib now and then we have to have the towball greased so can't use an alko :-(

HOpe this helps

Ian

thanks for ian just thought the stabiliser was needing replaced but i can live with that thanks again .... scot

 

[Pulsynetic]

Hi Scot,

I have used a Scott stabiliser for years and also had the same creaking and groaning noises from it. Its caused by the friction between the plates and the friction pad. Not much you can do about it, but perhaps it needs taking apart and cleaning, if this is possible. Removing any dust, the same as happens with brakes on lorries etc, they squeal with a build up of dust.

Only use a brush to clean it with, nothing else and then re-set (if this is possible on yours) the tension, as I could on our Scott one.

Regards.

 

[colin-yorkshire]

hi scot

yep squeals and groans all the time (shows it is working ok)used one for years the scott blade type it can can be made a bit quieter by stripping down and cleaning the friction pads with brake cleaner and sanding down any high spots so they are flat and even, also re-adjust the side tension before every trip with the aid of spring balance should be about 30/35kg side pull.

hope this helps

colin

 

[GrahamSouthBrum]

When you strip your blade down check the "Ferrodo" disc as it may need replacing if the faces are shiny.