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| E46 General discussion and technical help for 1999-2004 3 series cars. |
07-27-2007, 02:35 PM
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Name: metalmukisha
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rumbling steering wheel
zup guys yesterday i took a long trip to the suburbs when i realized that my steering wheel rumbles when i brake well actually the whole car rumbles when braking so I dont know what the problem is... well for sure the brakes but what in the brakes???????????  thanx for the help!
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07-27-2007, 03:10 PM
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Name: xsperf
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distorted rotors(again, thats for you dudesky) or maybe even(most likely not) your control arm bushings
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07-27-2007, 04:07 PM
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Name: bill@bimmerclinic.com
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I would bet it's time for some new rotors & pads.
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08-12-2007, 07:38 PM
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Name: ksmillig
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Control Arm bushings. You probably feel it when you brake hard, speed bumps, etc....
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08-12-2007, 07:50 PM
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Name: RSF5
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Either you've got warped rotors or you Control Arms have a problem.
When my control arms went out I got a constant vibration through the steering wheel
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08-12-2007, 08:48 PM
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Name: Dudesky
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Originally Posted by xsperf
distorted rotors(again, thats for you dudesky) . .
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Thanks, but RSF5 went and said it anyway
"metal"- I think you should do away with the speculation and get under there . . only one way to find out for sure what the culprit is. I would guess either control arm bushings or tie rod ends. Bad wheel bearings will do that too, but that would be more pronounced through the brake pedal.
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08-12-2007, 09:48 PM
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Name: Rooz
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rotors and pads and I would also recommend a good alignment
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08-18-2007, 01:21 PM
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Name: metalmukisha
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I checked today and I have to change the bushings, need new brake pads and brake discs allignment, also realized that the clutch disc needs to be replaced, i have no idea how much this is gonna cost....
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08-18-2007, 01:41 PM
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Name: RSF5
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Well are you going to DIY or have it done by a shop?
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08-26-2007, 07:58 AM
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Name: kehani
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Bushes
Change the lower control arm bushes there silver and 2 bolts,
warning they are pressed on and mechanic will ahve to do it.
Get someone to stand outside the car and put in R and Drive
with brakes one you will see wheel move a shocking amount.
Or Turn wheel 45 degrees and kick wheel it will move.
Put your head underneath while mate kicks tyre you will see
IT. About $600 labour and parts
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