Shuddering when braking from 50mph and above

wrote:
> 2002 330xi, ~76,000 miles.
>
> Car and steering wheel shake when braking
> from above 50 or so --- worse when going
> downhill.
>
> Assumed warped brake rotors.
>
> Dealer first claimed bent wheel --- tried
> to straighten, and moved to rear. Small,
> short lived improvement.
>
> Now dealer claims old tires.
>
> Both sound odd to me, as the car is completely
> smooth in all non-braking situations, and
> when braking at lower speeds.
>
> Could there be any truth to their claim(s)?
>
> Anyone know a reliable mechanic for this car
> in the Boston area?
>
>


Often it's worn suspension bushes.

could be worn bushings, 76k... I am not sure... warped rotors would
certainlly do it.
have them replaced or turned to straight and try again.
the bushing job is $$$, start with rotors

I agree with both of you, it _could_ be bushings, but the rotors are cheaper
and easier.




"SharkmanBMW" > wrote in message
...
> could be worn bushings, 76k... I am not sure... warped rotors would
> certainlly do it.
> have them replaced or turned to straight and try again.
> the bushing job is $$$, start with rotors
>
>