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Originally Posted by Brandon002
Everything functions properly, just serviced the entire brake system as well as replacing all the brake fluid. It's a beast on dry or wet (rain) roads. Also handles itself on dirt roads. It just has issues in the snow.
I just got home from running to the store. I found that if I really feather the brakes it's ok, plan far ahead for braking and drive like an old lady and it's ok. Still not what I'd expect out of an AWD SAV/SUV though. I may pick up some snow tires at the end of winter when people start selling them cheap for next year. For now I'll just deal with it.
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You're certainly not alone, many people think AWD SUVs should be better in slippery conditions, but as for stopping, they will always be worse than the equivalent RWD or FWD vehicle. They are heavier (thus more inertia), usually have wider tires that float on top, and nothing about AWD makes them stop better.
My 535i (rwd) with Dunlop Wintersport M3s started and stopped better on snow and ice than either my X3 or X5 on all season tires.
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