Shaky at 50 MPH

[ard]

Then you might know the E70 bushes are an 'upgrade' on the E39. A true 'OE BMW hack'.


Definitely do both sides at the same time.


Id use OE/OEM, you get 60-100k, seems pretty good


Ive never done a bush replacement in-situ. Arm out, press out/in, reinstall. There are portable hand-held pneumatic presses that make it super easy.


Id probably do the whole arm at 100k



GL

[Dieselfan]

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Originally Posted by ard

Then you might know the E70 bushes are an 'upgrade' on the E39. A true 'OE BMW hack'.

You're funny. But, you are right I've heard of this too.

Ive never done a bush replacement in-situ. Arm out, press out/in, reinstall. There are portable hand-held pneumatic presses that make it super easy.

Yeah not easy replacing the bush in place. I used everything I've got from my garage, Harbor Freight C-clamp to saw-zaw to acetylene torch.

Anyway, on my way home from work 30 miles highway, it acted up and kind of violent shake when lightly touch the brake. I then checked the brake and man it was hot to touch, especially the left front.

I will be busy today under the car, and hope my wheel bearing is okay due to the heat.

We shall find out. And once again thank your for you help.

[Dieselfan]

Bought the rebuild kit from FCP. To my surprise the kit doesn't come with new piston.
I also replaced both rotors and pads with Zimmerman and Textar pads.

Caliper rebuild process is not too bad.
I used the brake system to push the piston out. It was a mess but doable then I pinched the brake hose with a vice grip to stop fluid leaking out while replacing o-ring and seal.
The piston had a little rust spot, I sanded it smooth using 400 and 1000 grid wet sand paper.

Glad to have my ride back this morning.