Re: My car has the Shakes

["David L. Volkert" <dlvolkert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff -

Not sure, but it could be that your ABS unit can't figure out what pressures
to apply to your new brakes. If tweakable, you might try finding a brake
shop that can tweak the unit.

David

- ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 08:27:02 -0400
> From: Jeff Donnelly <jeff@domain.elided>
> Subject: My car has the Shakes
>
> Help:
>
> I need some list wisdom regarding my E34 (95 540).  I recently did some
> mods to the car namely suspension and brakes.  The car has 50K on the
clock
> and is in very good condition.
>
> A little over a month ago (after it came off warrantee) the car got
lowered
> (Sachs springs and struts) from Bekkers and new ft brakes from KVR.  In
> addition to fit the big brake kit a set of 17"Borbet type Ts from the Tire
> Rack went on.
>
> I now get a pretty good steering wheel shake with moderate brake pressure
> (say stopping for a signal that just turned red).  With heavy pedal
> pressure no shake.  KVR sent me a second set of rotors that were turned
> (they are true) the problem got better but is still there.
>
> The rotors are brembos and the application is 750il, the calipers are AP
> racing 6 pot. It could be the brakes or possibly suspension related?  If
> suspension what do I replace and with what parts (from what vendors).  Any
> BTDTs or ideas will be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
> Jeff
>

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