Steering vibrates when brake applied

007_e350 · 09-23-2013, 08:09 PM

Previous owner said he did brakes, I have new tires ... Is it rotors ? do I need new or grind them ? plenty of meat

NEFARIOUS · 09-23-2013, 08:56 PM

Must be a warp in the rotor. Did he only turn the rotor or get new ones?

Chino Tom · 09-23-2013, 09:35 PM

I had the same problem. Wheel shake at 60 mph when applying the brakes.
Both rotors were warped. Cause stated as oveheating. My wife drives
our car almost exclusively. Claims never to stomp on the brakes.
They shouldn't warp under normal use. Our last 3 series had the same
issues.

robc1976 · 09-23-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

Previous owner said he did brakes, I have new tires ... Is it rotors ? do I need new or grind them ? plenty of meat

Having similar issue.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=891375

007_e350 · 09-24-2013, 11:21 AM

Should I get Stop tech rotors then ? I sit in stop and go traffic and temps could heat up, are these rotors good for that ?

robc1976 · 09-24-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

Should I get Stop tech rotors then ? I sit in stop and go traffic and temps could heat up, are these rotors good for that ?

I am finding out if my stoptech are warped after only a few months....Will report back today.

Red_Bean_Bun · 09-24-2013, 11:25 AM

Rotor warped ......

007_e350 · 09-24-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I am finding out if my stoptech are warped after only a few months....Will report back today.

which ones will you be getting now

robc1976 · 09-24-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

which ones will you be getting now

NOT stoptech because all 4 are warped!

in under 4 months with no track days on them.....ridicoulous. Glad I didn't get there BBK! I think I am going with brembo.

jeguth1s · 09-24-2013, 12:31 PM

I have stop tech drilled rotors and they have an inherent jitter to them while braking. I just live with it. Just an FYI before buying.

But your issue def sounds like a warped rotor. Easy fix.

007_e350 · 09-24-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

NOT stoptech because all 4 are warped!

in under 4 months with no track days on them.....ridicoulous. Glad I didn't get there BBK! I think I am going with brembo.

too expensive, how abt these, looks like they come with 3/36 warranty

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...Stop-Brake-Kit

007_e350 · 09-24-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

too expensive, how abt these, looks like they come with 3/36 warranty

http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...Stop-Brake-Kit

They dont when I called them... how abt tomkinson bmw

http://www.tomkinsonbmwparts.com/sho...6searchtext%3D

robc1976 · 09-24-2013, 08:37 PM

Happy to report Sheryl balance took a lot of the vibration/shimmy out....I know Robert if tortuous even are warped lol! If they where I would feel it a lot more. Who knows lol!

007_e350 · 09-24-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Happy to report Sheryl balance took a lot of the vibration/shimmy out....I know Robert if tortuous even are warped lol! If they where I would feel it a lot more. Who knows lol!

so rotors aren't warped ?? I just got new tires and balanced 5 days ago.. it got little better but not with foot on the brake

robc1976 · 09-24-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

so rotors aren't warped ?? I just got new tires and balanced 5 days ago.. it got little better but not with foot on the brake

I am beginning to wonder, I mean if they where as bad as they said u would feel it lol! I didn't see them in person on lathe....guess I should have!

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Chino Tom New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem. Wheel shake at 60 mph when applying the brakes. Both rotors were warped. Cause stated as oveheating. My wife drives our car almost exclusively. Claims never to stomp on the brakes. They shouldn't warp under normal use. Our last 3 series had the same issues.
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007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Should I get Stop tech rotors then ? I sit in stop and go traffic and temps could heat up, are these rotors good for that ?
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robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Happy to report Sheryl balance took a lot of the vibration/shimmy out....I know Robert if tortuous even are warped lol! If they where I would feel it a lot more. Who knows lol! __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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