Shuddering when braking from 50mph and above

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ahall@no-spam-panix.com - 21 Oct 2005 14:40 GMT

2002 330xi, ~76,000 miles.

Car and steering wheel shake when braking
from above 50 or so --- worse when going
downhill.

Assumed warped brake rotors.

Dealer first claimed bent wheel --- tried
to straighten, and moved to rear. Small,
short lived improvement.

Now dealer claims old tires.

Both sound odd to me, as the car is completely
smooth in all non-braking situations, and
when braking at lower speeds.

Could there be any truth to their claim(s)?

Anyone know a reliable mechanic for this car
in the Boston area?

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adder1969@yahoo.co.uk - 21 Oct 2005 16:13 GMT

> 2002 330xi, ~76,000 miles.
>
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> Anyone know a reliable mechanic for this car
> in the Boston area?

Often it's worn suspension bushes.

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SharkmanBMW - 21 Oct 2005 19:22 GMT

could be worn bushings, 76k... I am not sure... warped rotors would
certainlly do it.
have them replaced or turned to straight and try again.
the bushing job is $$$, start with rotors

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Jeff Strickland - 22 Oct 2005 17:18 GMT

I agree with both of you, it _could_ be bushings, but the rotors are cheaper
and easier.

> could be worn bushings, 76k... I am not sure... warped rotors would
> certainlly do it.
> have them replaced or turned to straight and try again.
> the bushing job is $$$, start with rotors

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ahall@no-spam-panix.com - 25 Oct 2005 18:39 GMT

>>>>> writes:

> 2002 330xi, ~76,000 miles.

> Car and steering wheel shake when braking
> from above 50 or so --- worse when going
> downhill.

> Assumed warped brake rotors.

> Dealer first claimed bent wheel --- tried
> to straighten, and moved to rear. Small,
> short lived improvement.

> Now dealer claims old tires.

> Both sound odd to me, as the car is completely
> smooth in all non-braking situations, and
> when braking at lower speeds.

> Could there be any truth to their claim(s)?

> Anyone know a reliable mechanic for this car
> in the Boston area?

Thanks to all that answered. Reading between the
lines, it seems you all thought the wheel/tire
diagnosis was not accurate. I will try to find
a new mechanic.

ah

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