Any solution to fix rough stop/start for 05 545i?
11-14-2008, 03:59 PM
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I have been struggling with very rough/jerky stop and start with my 05 545i.
I read thru all the topics regarding the issue. But I could not find a fix.
It looks like there are 2 issues related to the smooth stop and go for 545i.
1. Transmission slam
2. Jerky or abrupt stop/go related to brakes.
#1 may be relieved with the 25s gas pedal reset trick but mine is rather related to #2 because I feel the jerk at the end of stop or only at the beginning of go.
It is like I stop very roughly every time even though I tried to make every effort to do smooth stop. My body always feels a force to move forward due to the force of inertia coming from the abrupt stop. I checked with the dealership but they did not find anything wrong with rotors or pad. And they would not replace rotor or pad until it gets thin enough to meet BMW replacement criteria.
Has anyone experienced the same thing? Any fix for this?
Thank you.
I read thru all the topics regarding the issue. But I could not find a fix.
It looks like there are 2 issues related to the smooth stop and go for 545i.
1. Transmission slam
2. Jerky or abrupt stop/go related to brakes.
#1 may be relieved with the 25s gas pedal reset trick but mine is rather related to #2 because I feel the jerk at the end of stop or only at the beginning of go.
It is like I stop very roughly every time even though I tried to make every effort to do smooth stop. My body always feels a force to move forward due to the force of inertia coming from the abrupt stop. I checked with the dealership but they did not find anything wrong with rotors or pad. And they would not replace rotor or pad until it gets thin enough to meet BMW replacement criteria.
Has anyone experienced the same thing? Any fix for this?
Thank you.
11-14-2008, 04:54 PM
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o MAN me too, its becoming pretty annoying now, i tried to brake it as smooth as possible but its inevitable. Maybe if you changed the whole brake to a different one like M5 
11-14-2008, 05:08 PM
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Its not the easiest of cars to stop smoothly, the brakes seem so sensitive. I almost pull off the brake all together as it's coming to a stop to keep it smooth, the worst is in traffic. Even when ticking over the car has a lot of torque.
11-14-2008, 08:59 PM
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So the solution I have to this problem is unique but works like a charm on the AT transmission....
When you're coming to a stop - disengage your gear from D to N
Coast towards the light with gentle brake pressure
You will come to a SMOOTH as GLASS stop
Once stopped and you've got your foot on the brake - pop it back into D again
It takes a bit of work but after a while, this becomes second nature
I know this works well cos EVEN the wife noticed smooth stops the other day!
When you're coming to a stop - disengage your gear from D to N
Coast towards the light with gentle brake pressure
You will come to a SMOOTH as GLASS stop
Once stopped and you've got your foot on the brake - pop it back into D again
It takes a bit of work but after a while, this becomes second nature
I know this works well cos EVEN the wife noticed smooth stops the other day!
11-14-2008, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='721798' date='Nov 15 2008, 12:59 AM
So the solution I have to this problem is unique but works like a charm on the AT transmission....
When you're coming to a stop - disengage your gear from D to N
Coast towards the light with gentle brake pressure
You will come to a SMOOTH as GLASS stop
Once stopped and you've got your foot on the brake - pop it back into D again
It takes a bit of work but after a while, this becomes second nature
I know this works well cos EVEN the wife noticed smooth stops the other day!
When you're coming to a stop - disengage your gear from D to N
Coast towards the light with gentle brake pressure
You will come to a SMOOTH as GLASS stop
Once stopped and you've got your foot on the brake - pop it back into D again
It takes a bit of work but after a while, this becomes second nature
I know this works well cos EVEN the wife noticed smooth stops the other day!
11-14-2008, 09:45 PM
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Hey Krozi - don't quite understand why it should be bad for the tranny? You can disengage into N at any time [that's what Neutral is for]. You are not re-engaging into D when the vehicle is moving [hence, no real damage to the transmission].
I have had my car 73K miles now and have had no transmission issues despite doing this for the past 3 years now......
I have had my car 73K miles now and have had no transmission issues despite doing this for the past 3 years now......
11-15-2008, 09:11 AM
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So I guess it's not just my car 
This has been bothering me lately, mainly because the comparisons I started doing to other cars. All the other cars I've driven lately, whether a family car, or a sports car, stop easily and very smoothly without the effort of caressing the brake pedal coming to a red light. I was even on a plane the other day riding around on the tarmac and it came to smooth stops.
Anyone on here have no idea what we're talking about or are all 545i s plagued by this??
I hope someone comes through with some new insight/wisdom on the issue.
This has been bothering me lately, mainly because the comparisons I started doing to other cars. All the other cars I've driven lately, whether a family car, or a sports car, stop easily and very smoothly without the effort of caressing the brake pedal coming to a red light. I was even on a plane the other day riding around on the tarmac and it came to smooth stops.
Anyone on here have no idea what we're talking about or are all 545i s plagued by this??
I hope someone comes through with some new insight/wisdom on the issue.
11-15-2008, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by senorfrog97' post='722042' date='Nov 15 2008, 11:11 AM
So I guess it's not just my car
This has been bothering me lately, mainly because the comparisons I started doing to other cars. All the other cars I've driven lately, whether a family car, or a sports car, stop easily and very smoothly without the effort of caressing the brake pedal coming to a red light. I was even on a plane the other day riding around on the tarmac and it came to smooth stops.
Anyone on here have no idea what we're talking about or are all 545i s plagued by this??
I hope someone comes through with some new insight/wisdom on the issue.
This has been bothering me lately, mainly because the comparisons I started doing to other cars. All the other cars I've driven lately, whether a family car, or a sports car, stop easily and very smoothly without the effort of caressing the brake pedal coming to a red light. I was even on a plane the other day riding around on the tarmac and it came to smooth stops.
Anyone on here have no idea what we're talking about or are all 545i s plagued by this??
I hope someone comes through with some new insight/wisdom on the issue.
11-15-2008, 12:50 PM
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I would try the 25 second transmission reset trick!! 
I do it weekly to keep the car running smoothly! 
I do it weekly to keep the car running smoothly!
11-15-2008, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='721817' date='Nov 15 2008, 01:45 AM
Hey Krozi - don't quite understand why it should be bad for the tranny? You can disengage into N at any time [that's what Neutral is for]. You are not re-engaging into D when the vehicle is moving [hence, no real damage to the transmission].
I have had my car 73K miles now and have had no transmission issues despite doing this for the past 3 years now......
I have had my car 73K miles now and have had no transmission issues despite doing this for the past 3 years now......