brake reaction bushes????
 

hi, i had my car serviced and they have said that the brake reaction bushes are heavily worn! my question is what the hell are "brake reaction bushes"? thanks in advance

These are probably the caliper guide bolt bushes (PN B34.11.1.157.038) otherwise known as 'Repair kit guide bush'. There are 2 on each brake caliper, quite expensive for what they are. I just replaced my front ones this last week after noticing quite a lot of play on the moving part of the brake calipers (100500 miles).

Rob
E53 3.0d Sport

They are either talking about that or the thrust arm bushings. Did you ever replace your worn bushings etc.?

Yes, could also be referring to the thrust arm bushings. I've just replaced mine & the corresponding ball joints, also front & rear stabiliser bushes & drop links. Everythings' nice and firm but intend doing rear subframe bushes sometime in the next 6 months. Bought the car at 94k so I was expecting to have to do this.
Rob
E53 3.0d Sport

hi guys, thanks for the replys, i've not changed any bushes, perhaps this is why i get shaking under braking at certain speeds, anyone know which is the thrust arm bush on realoem? thanks

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RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.4i Frnt axle support,wishbone/tension strut

sweet weasel, nice one mate

does anyone know which is the control arm in this diagram ?

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i Frnt axle support,wishbone/tension strut

i know the thrust arm is No.6, to be honest i get a bit confused as the parts seem to have more than one name used for them! thanks in advance

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thanks again mate, top man!