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Brake pedal feel is weird, or is it just me?

Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Well my e60 is an LCI. Wouldn't it have the newer braking system?
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1057411' date='Nov 18 2009, 09:52 AM
I remember back when I had my 545i, I test drove my friends '08 328i and the brakes felt super sensitive. I think the cars are just desinged for the audience it will be supplied to... Older people don't want super sporty/sensitive brakes.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by vkhong' post='1057936
Well my e60 is an LCI. Wouldn't it have the newer braking system?
The LCI models have the new braking system
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 5284Life' post='1056960' date='Nov 17 2009, 04:17 PM
Hey everyone, i have a e92 335i and a e60 528i. The thing is, with the 528i, it seems as if the brake pedal is not very sensitive. I need to push down quite a bit to get the brakes to really start to slowing the car down and gradually give more force and then as the car comes to a near complete stop, let off for a smooth stop. With the 335i I give a slight amount of pressure (keeping it constant) and the car stops quickly and smoothly, not even jerking once i'm at a complete stop. my question is, is the 528i braking normally? is this how all e60 behave, or is something wrong?
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