Re: E34 Front Suspension Rattle

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Having had a similar-sounding problem before, I would recommend also checking
the stabilizer links up front. They tend to frequently fall victim to chuck
holes at this time of the year.

Best,

John Byrne

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>Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 09:17:39 +0800
>From: "Eugene Hoe" <eugene@domain.elided>
>Subject: E34 Rattling sound from front suspension
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>My E34 525i (M20) has this rattling sound coming from the front suspension

>assemble whenever I go over
>slightly uneven roads or surfaces. Its more of a 'clunking' sound like
>something is loose. It only has this
>rattling sound whenever I go over small uneven surfaces, if its speed humps

>or something similar there is
>no sound.
>
>I checked with my mechanic and apparently this is a common problem on E34's.

>The front brake pads is
>rattling against the brake disc/caliper thus making this sound. Its actually

>nothing to do with the suspension
>itself, I had a look at the suspension and everything seems ok. Anyone know

>if this is true or have had this
>problem before?.  I find it odd, that your brake pads could be loose and
>rattling!!. Anyone can verify this?
>
>Eugene
>E34 525i M20

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