dreadful1 7 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Hey guys, I've noticed a problem recently in my 318is e36. I noticed that when I brake, my steering wheels starts to vibrate quite rapidly. Specially if I brake quite hard or after traveling at high speeds then I apply the brakes it starts to shake even more. Was wondering if any of you guys came upon this problem or know what is causing it? Worries me since its my braking system haha! I suspect that my rotors aren't flat anymore... Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 I suspect that my rotors aren't flat anymore... I suspect you are correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Forgot to add that after braking at high speeds, and i turn with full lock there is this loud screeching sound that does not sound good... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Check power steering belt tension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 I have this same problem! But ive looked at my rotors and wow they are like cornrows! But i dnt get scretching just a crazy shudder! Does anyoje know where i can get these remachined? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 I have this same problem! But ive looked at my rotors and wow they are like cornrows! But i dnt get scretching just a crazy shudder! Does anyoje know where i can get these remachined? If theyre undersize you cant machine them. They need to be measured first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Sounds like lower inner track control bushes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 My E36 had the same issue, it was "warped" rotors which just needed machining. Luckily mine had a lot of meat left so skimming was an option. Otherwise new rotors will be needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Sounds like lower inner track control bushes. Can be a combination of both...but not so common on E36's........E46's yes a definate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 When mind did this it was warped rotors also. Replaced with SRBMW Slotted jobbies. They do the job well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted August 4, 2010 I have this same problem! But ive looked at my rotors and wow they are like cornrows! But i dnt get scretching just a crazy shudder! Does anyoje know where i can get these remachined? To be honest new disks for the E36 are not that expensive and considering the cost of machining them you might as well just get new ones. That’s just my thoughts anyway. To make you feel better I managed to f**k a near new disk at the last trackday I attended when a crappy Mintex pad broke up and went missing. At $580 per disk I was not a happy chappy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 5, 2010 To be honest new disks for the E36 are not that expensive and considering the cost of machining them you might as well just get new ones. That’s just my thoughts anyway. Wrong Graham... Genuine new are $125 ea + Gst. Machining is normaly about $20-$30 per rotor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted August 5, 2010 Graham is doing it WRONG looks like I may have been bent over and machined as the last disk I had machined cost me the grand old sum of $70+GST where as the last EBC E30 disk I purchased was only $90+GST. Who does your machining, that sharp! My point was, WRONG, but two new disks is not going to break the bank. It’s like buying second hand tyres for two third the price of new ones even though they have one third the tread. Never mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
