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Old 07-30-2004, 03:44 AM   #1
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Angry Car shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h

My 97 BMW 528i shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h.

Can someone please explain what is the problem? Rotors, wheels or smthng else?

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Old 07-30-2004, 05:56 AM   #2
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Re: Car shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h

You know when the last time you had a brake job done? That might tell you something if its been a while.
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Old 07-30-2004, 10:07 PM   #3
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Re: Car shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h

I had the same thing on my 97 528...turned out to be the rear bushings needed to be replaced.
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Old 08-01-2004, 07:00 AM   #4
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It could be the brakes, but most probably the front control arm bushings are shot. Inspect them for cracks. Original rubber bushings give out periodically; replace with urthane for better handling and longer life. Also, torn dust boots on the ball joints indicate need for replacement.

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Old 08-25-2004, 10:36 AM   #5
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Re: Car shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h

Your control bushings are done man. However, braking from 90-80 downwards must be done firmly in order to stop the shaking and to brake safely (Try that). If not, then your front rotors are warped.

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Old 08-27-2004, 11:06 PM   #6
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Re: Car shakes when I brake only between 90 to 80 km/h

i would suggest either getting new rotors or gettin the old ones recut
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