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Shudder..

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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Shudder..

Post by Themoog2 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:11 am

I was on the A1 today at slightly over 70mph (officer..) and some donut pulled out in front of me so I had to brake rather sharply.
The car and steering wheel shook like mad. Felt like the whole front end was shaking.
I tested it again at 60 and it was ok.
Thoughts?
It's not thrust bushes as they are poly. Warped discs I reckon..

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Re: Shudder..

Post by Gordon » Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:26 pm

I would imagine it was the ABS kicking in.

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Re: Shudder..

Post by Themoog2 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:08 pm

No, the abs only works if a skid is detected. I didn't skid - just braked hard from 80 err.. 70mph.

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Post by DIY-PETE » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:10 pm

+1 on the warped discs, I have a dial test indicator which can measure the run out. My other half had similar symptoms on her C class (2003) which wasn't noticeable around town but was pretty scary slowing down from motorway speeds!

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Post by marti » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:42 pm

Warped discs, had the same on me e46 two months ago...fitted genuine discs and pads....tested again at high spped and all is fine :D

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