piriaka 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Hi, Mine is a 2002 E39 ex Singapore. Good car, and with now 64,000ks. I have a shudder in the front when under braking. I seem to recall reading somewhere that this is caused by worn bushes as opposed to brake disc/balancing or whatever. Can anyone advise me further please?? Thanks heaps Regards Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Ray, Can be suspension parts but at that milage I would say unlikely. Mine has similar Ks (nearly 70 & genuine) & I had the same problem at around 60K where I had to replace the front discs. They were shuddering & were grooved to deeply to machine. I priced genuine but fitted aftermarket as they were 1/2 the price - figuring that if genuine give only 60k ish then I would take a punt on aftermarket. So far so good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Hmmm - a shudder in the front under brakes always makes me think about warped discs first up. Get them looked at by a brake specialist. If they are only slightly warped, they may be able machine it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piriaka 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Thanks, Guys - will suss out Regards Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 You've possibly caught the "shimmy". Can be due to a variety of issues but I worked through the following steps: 1. front and rear wheel balance and alignment 2. replace front thrust arm bushes 3. replace front discs and pads Read this thread - "540 wheel issues" posted by MattA in Technical>Maintenance http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....ic=11892&hl or might just as easily be poor spec Singapore tyres Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
