braking problem
10-20-2005, 01:25 AM
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my 530d has i feel developed a braking fault.
the other dat when i was cornering at about 30mph albeit on a moderately wet road the car went totally out of control and i zizzaged across two lanes before i could bring the car under control. this was followed up on the next day in dry conditons. here i was doing about 60 mph on a straight A road. when i pressed the brake button the car veered quite forcibly to the left.
surely this is not right. I have spoken to my dealer who says that there is nothing wrong and that it was probably just the road conditons. they would not even look at the car.
can anyone help as i am a bit apprehensive to drive my car in wet conditons
the other dat when i was cornering at about 30mph albeit on a moderately wet road the car went totally out of control and i zizzaged across two lanes before i could bring the car under control. this was followed up on the next day in dry conditons. here i was doing about 60 mph on a straight A road. when i pressed the brake button the car veered quite forcibly to the left.
surely this is not right. I have spoken to my dealer who says that there is nothing wrong and that it was probably just the road conditons. they would not even look at the car.
can anyone help as i am a bit apprehensive to drive my car in wet conditons
10-20-2005, 03:14 AM
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Have you checked your tyre pressure lately? Otherwise could be a whole host of other factors; the road could be badly worn or during the wet, you could have hit a patch of water causing aquaplaning.
Also, do check your tyre threads and see if there is uneven wear, etc. One last thing; have you actually changed only one tyre recently or done tyre rotation? This could also contribute to the problems you're experiencing.
Also, do check your tyre threads and see if there is uneven wear, etc. One last thing; have you actually changed only one tyre recently or done tyre rotation? This could also contribute to the problems you're experiencing.
10-20-2005, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Edlee' date='Oct 20 2005, 11:14 AM
Have you checked your tyre pressure lately?? Otherwise could be a whole host of other factors; the road could be badly worn or during the wet, you could have hit a patch of water causing aquaplaning.
Also, do check your tyre threads and see if there is uneven wear, etc.? One last thing; have you actually changed only one tyre recently or done tyre rotation?? This could also contribute to the problems you're experiencing.
Also, do check your tyre threads and see if there is uneven wear, etc.? One last thing; have you actually changed only one tyre recently or done tyre rotation?? This could also contribute to the problems you're experiencing.
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thanks edlle the tyres are the one which came with the car. have done nothing to them. must admit have never checked tyre pressure, will do so. one point which i have not mentioned is that the brakes squeak. maybe this has something to do with it
10-20-2005, 03:50 AM
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I do have squeaky brakes also. However, trhe dealer checked them and narrowed down to only one disc which will have to be cleaned when I next send the car in for servicing.
Since you mentioned brakes, one of the reasons for your bad experience could be that your brakes are not run in (bedded in) properly.
I would insist my dealer give the car a good going over. Never procrestinate when it comes to brakes and tyres!!!
Since you mentioned brakes, one of the reasons for your bad experience could be that your brakes are not run in (bedded in) properly.
I would insist my dealer give the car a good going over. Never procrestinate when it comes to brakes and tyres!!!
10-20-2005, 05:21 AM
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I also have I problem with my wide tires.
The roads are overhere so badly worn, do to winter spike tires and really heavy trucks, that the steering almost throws the car sideways, espesially while braking.
245:s are too wide overhere?
The roads are overhere so badly worn, do to winter spike tires and really heavy trucks, that the steering almost throws the car sideways, espesially while braking.
245:s are too wide overhere?
10-20-2005, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by abs' date='Oct 20 2005, 10:25 AM
my 530d has i feel developed a braking fault.
the other dat when i was cornering at about 30mph albeit on a moderately wet road the car went totally out of control and i zizzaged across two lanes before i could bring the car under control. this was followed up on the next day in dry conditons.? here i was doing about 60 mph on a straight A road. when i pressed the brake button the car veered quite forcibly to the left.
surely this is not right. I have spoken to my dealer who says that there is nothing wrong and that it was probably just the road conditons. they would not even look at the car.
can anyone help as i am a bit apprehensive to drive my car in wet conditons
the other dat when i was cornering at about 30mph albeit on a moderately wet road the car went totally out of control and i zizzaged across two lanes before i could bring the car under control. this was followed up on the next day in dry conditons.? here i was doing about 60 mph on a straight A road. when i pressed the brake button the car veered quite forcibly to the left.
surely this is not right. I have spoken to my dealer who says that there is nothing wrong and that it was probably just the road conditons. they would not even look at the car.
can anyone help as i am a bit apprehensive to drive my car in wet conditons
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10-20-2005, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by abs' date='Oct 20 2005, 04:25 AM
surely this is not right. I have spoken to my dealer who says that there is nothing wrong and that it was probably just the road conditons. they would not even look at the car.
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10-20-2005, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by abs' date='Oct 20 2005, 04:10 PM
THANKS GUYS IM GONNA GO BACK TO THE DEALER AND CREATE A SCENE IF THE MATTER IS NOT LOOKED AT
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Please look up this tread also:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17224
10-20-2005, 07:14 AM
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Yeah, stupid dealer. When you pay for an expensive car you want them to check it out if somethings strange with you car. Anyone who has a perfect dealer?? I don't!!!