Why are my brakes so abrupt?

BIGW0RM · 11-08-2014, 12:42 AM

Is this normal?

As I come to a stop, I'm holding STEADY brake pressure. Right before the car comes to a complete stop, it ABRUPTLY stops. No matter what I do to come to a silky smooth stop the car will abruptly stop! Every time.

It will brake smoothly but at the very last second it's like I hammered the brake. Trying to inch my car forward into the garage is hilarious. I roll at snails pace and apply some brake only to NOSE dive!

My pads are fine, My rotors are not glazed. Yet my car does this.

BIGW0RM · 11-08-2014, 09:55 AM

Bump

mcvaughan · 11-08-2014, 10:05 AM

Mine does this. A bit annoying at times.

BIGW0RM · 11-09-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Mine does this. A bit annoying at times.

This is a rude ass car. It's jerky at take off. It cracks/pops when shifting gears sometimes, the brakes like to snap your head forward. The brakes squeal sometimes too. Rude rude rude car! Lol.

M6-Coupe · 11-09-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

This is a rude ass car. It's jerky at take off. It cracks/pops when shifting gears sometimes, the brakes like to snap your head forward. The brakes squeal sometimes too. Rude rude rude car! Lol.

It's called "torque monster"

BIGW0RM · 06-30-2015, 11:42 AM

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ANyone else experiencing abrupt brake coming to a stop?

Its driving me crazy that I cant come to a stop while holding STEADY and constant pressure on the brakes without my car applying some kind of brake booster at the last second and slamming my passengers heads forward.

My dealer keeps telling me my brakes are fine, but fully agree its doing this.

Hashtag_M_Rated · 07-02-2015, 08:24 AM

You brake by lifting off the gas first... try driving in S2 for the shifter and down shift while lifting off the gas slowly not all the way and that will help you brake better using engine braking an transmission, applying the brakes should be the last thing to do to come to a complete stop.

MCarsFan · 07-02-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

Revist bump:

ANyone else experiencing abrupt brake coming to a stop?

Its driving me crazy that I cant come to a stop while holding STEADY and constant pressure on the brakes without my car applying some kind of brake booster at the last second and slamming my passengers heads forward.

My dealer keeps telling me my brakes are fine, but fully agree its doing this.

Not sure.. if your dealer says its normal, get another M5 owner to drive your car.

Charlie Brown · 07-07-2015, 08:35 PM

I believe the abrupt stop feeling is due to the DCT disengaging 1st gear. If brake pressure remains the same when car comes out of gear (and creep mode) then it feels like you suddenly stabbed the brakes. All this is " normal" I'm told.

BIGW0RM · 07-07-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

I believe the abrupt stop feeling is due to the DCT disengaging 1st gear. If brake pressure remains the same when car comes out of gear (and creep mode) then it feels like you suddenly stabbed the brakes. All this is " normal" I'm told.

Mine lock up even when in neutral. It's like a brake booster is over compensating at the very last second.

I'll try another dealer.

darkz · 07-10-2015, 04:18 PM

try have some fun parking with it, it gets even better

13M5F10 · 07-14-2015, 10:31 AM

Its normal, what are your settings? When I drive in efficient mode I dont feel it but when I drive in S3 MDM and Sport / Sport Plus i feel that abrupt stop. Driven three M5s and all do it.

My wife would always beat me up saying I dont know how to brake,.

boots · 07-15-2015, 03:24 AM

No it is not normal. These cars stop just like any other car. If your car does that then you should have it looked at.

BIGW0RM · 07-15-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 13M5F10

Its normal, what are your settings? When I drive in efficient mode I dont feel it but when I drive in S3 MDM and Sport / Sport Plus i feel that abrupt stop. Driven three M5s and all do it.

My wife would always beat me up saying I dont know how to brake,.

Mine abruptly brakes regardless of what mode I'm in.

I'm going to just take it to another dealership this week.

BIGW0RM · 07-15-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by boots

No it is not normal. These cars stop just like any other car. If your car does that then you should have it looked at.

I so look forward to it braking normally. I look like an idiot pulling into parking spots and my passengers keep getting jolted.

I'll have to see if I can make a video of it. I know you'd totally see the abruptness of it on a G Force meter though.

Thanks for giving me hope it's not normal!

boots · 07-16-2015, 05:09 AM

Naw something clearly is wrong. Hopefully they can fix it. If any tech tells you it's normal they should get fired. It should come to a smooth stop.

mstmng · 07-21-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

I so look forward to it braking normally. I look like an idiot pulling into parking spots and my passengers keep getting jolted.

I'll have to see if I can make a video of it. I know you'd totally see the abruptness of it on a G Force meter though.

Thanks for giving me hope it's not normal!

not normal

looking forward to see a video

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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3150 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	Revist bump: ANyone else experiencing abrupt brake coming to a stop? Its driving me crazy that I cant come to a stop while holding STEADY and constant pressure on the brakes without my car applying some kind of brake booster at the last second and slamming my passengers heads forward. My dealer keeps telling me my brakes are fine, but fully agree its doing this. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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07-07-2015, 08:35 PM	#9
Charlie Brown Lieutenant 53 Rep 563 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Azurite Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I believe the abrupt stop feeling is due to the DCT disengaging 1st gear. If brake pressure remains the same when car comes out of gear (and creep mode) then it feels like you suddenly stabbed the brakes. All this is " normal" I'm told.
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Its normal, what are your settings? When I drive in efficient mode I dont feel it but when I drive in S3 MDM and Sport / Sport Plus i feel that abrupt stop. Driven three M5s and all do it. My wife would always beat me up saying I dont know how to brake,.
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07-15-2015, 03:24 AM	#13
boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	No it is not normal. These cars stop just like any other car. If your car does that then you should have it looked at.
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boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	Naw something clearly is wrong. Hopefully they can fix it. If any tech tells you it's normal they should get fired. It should come to a smooth stop.
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