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2001 Forester - Vibration

Now that I'm 500 miles out of warranty, I've begun to notice a slight vibration in the area of my right front wheel in my 2001 Forester L.

This vibration is only felt a second after I pull away after starting the car (particularly if I'm backing out of a parking space). It lasts for only a second or so, then I don't feel it again. It almost feels like the right front tire is running over a slight rumble strip. It occurs only when the car has been standing for awhile, and only if I apply throttle when backing out. If I just put it in gear and let the engine revs slowly back the car away, I don't feel it.

Any idea what might be causing this? And concerned should I be? I'm a little upset that it just appeared now, as my 36K/36 month warranty has just run out.

Thanks.

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BRH
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I do expieriance the same, but I have to say at (too) low RPM. Anyway, I'm interested in anyone's opinion about this item

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wabby

Someone suggested to me to try NOT applying the handbrake when parked to see if the vibration goes away. I keep forgetting to not apply it though. Tough habit to break.

He said that it could be a brake caliper "freezing" while parked, then unlocking as the car starts to move.

If we both try it, maybe one of us will remember, and report back here?

wabby wrote:

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BRH

I don't think it's the handbrake. In a flat country as I live in (The Netherlands), I seldom use it. In my case the vibration is felt backing out as well slowly pulling up forward. Wabby

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wabby

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