Vibration through steering wheel (e39 M5)
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Hi all
A quick Internet search has thrown up a possible solution but I though I would use the old PH data banks.
After the recent cold snap, my year2000 M5 has developed a noticeable vibration through the steering wheel, most notably under braking and above 35mph.
At first I though I'd maybe mangled the tyre or alloy, but after a full new set of tyres and balancing, these's not wrong with them
I am thinking control arm bushings or something (not very technical, am I). Anyone had this? Any idea of cost to fix? And should it be corrected ASAP to avoid any further damage?
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
Ben
A quick Internet search has thrown up a possible solution but I though I would use the old PH data banks.
After the recent cold snap, my year2000 M5 has developed a noticeable vibration through the steering wheel, most notably under braking and above 35mph.
At first I though I'd maybe mangled the tyre or alloy, but after a full new set of tyres and balancing, these's not wrong with them
I am thinking control arm bushings or something (not very technical, am I). Anyone had this? Any idea of cost to fix? And should it be corrected ASAP to avoid any further damage?
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
Ben
Brake reaction bushes?
edited to add that they are not really expensive, but that fitting them is the expensive part. I drove around over a year before I had them fixed (at the same time as fitting new pads and discs) and I didnt die. Some people advocate to update all bushes at the same time, but then you'll be looking at a significantly large bill
edited to add that they are not really expensive, but that fitting them is the expensive part. I drove around over a year before I had them fixed (at the same time as fitting new pads and discs) and I didnt die. Some people advocate to update all bushes at the same time, but then you'll be looking at a significantly large bill
Edited by Quinten on Wednesday 6th February 15:17
ks.JerseyS2000 said:
Aaaargh
Just been quoted £1100 for the job
My wallet!!!
I had my E39 540 sport mot'd last Saturday and got an advisory for worn front discs.Just been quoted £1100 for the job
My wallet!!!
The garage is changing both front discs and pads for me next weekend for £198 plus VAT.
I know it's no M5 but £1100 seems a bit steep?
CofB
I had the same problem on my e39 M5 recently, I changed bushes overhauled the calipers, in the end after reading widely I contacted discskimmers.com and their man Marcus came over and skimmed the disks on the car as well as using his experience to sort out some other issues with wheel mounting.
Two hours later and the brakes were smooth, judder free and the best they have been since I bought the car in 2004, it's well worth contacting him to see what he can do, it was a lot lot less expensive than new disks and pads.
Dave
Two hours later and the brakes were smooth, judder free and the best they have been since I bought the car in 2004, it's well worth contacting him to see what he can do, it was a lot lot less expensive than new disks and pads.
Dave
Edited by DVandrews on Thursday 14th February 15:07
ortontom said:
id get the discs skimmed - and two new calipers, and pads... bet thats less than £1100
No need for new calipers, for £80 you can get new pistons and replacements seals to rebuild your existing calipers, front and rear;http://biggred.co.uk
Edited by rfsteel on Friday 15th February 18:24
rfsteel said:
ortontom said:
id get the discs skimmed - and two new calipers, and pads... bet thats less than £1100
No need for new calipers, for £80 you can get new pistons and replacements seals to rebuild your existing calipers, front and rear;http://biggred.co.uk
Edited by rfsteel on Friday 15th February 18:24
I'd be getting prices from here- http://bmminiparts.com/GraphicSearch.aspx?MOSP=475...
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