e46 330i Braking Vibration - Any Ideas?
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Noticed the other day when braking from 70mph there was a vibration through the steering wheel. It only happens when braking lightly from anything over 50-60 mph. Ive only had new discs and pads fitted within the last 2000 miles. Surely they cant be knackered already can they? Cars a e46 330i cheers for any suggestions
Right been for a drive there's no pulling to one side, no excessive brake dust, stops really well below 50mph its only when above 50mph that the vibration starts. Ive only had it mot'd a few weeks back and had some bushes replaced. After that there was no advisories. Think im going to take it back and see if they've missed something.
Well about 3 months ago but I've done no more than 1500-2000 miles since. Ive recently had 2 new tyres fitted on the front too so surely they would of balanced the wheels then? Also had various bushes and ball joints replaced when it was mot'd last month. Most of my driving is town driving under 50mph so its hard to pinpoint when it started. My Mrs drives it more than me but i asked her if shes noticed the vibration and she says she hasn't.
ortontom said:
id bet it calipers not bushes, worn bushes usually either make a knock up the suspension, or make the car tramline easier..discs are quite large so any wobble will be felt and as they are new discs and pads as you havent probably had your caliper back to a completely off position for a while (old discs and pads) , and has this issue got worse as more miles are put on the discs and pads....i bet they have.....as they have heated up and cooled down the wobble will get worse in time.....
Ok I'll jack the car up at the weekend and see if its the caliper. If it is though why would it not vibrate below 50mph?
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