When braking from about 65mph the car starting shaking and over a couple of weeks, it got worse. Below about 40mph it was fine.

So I booked in to have it checked, and I took the car round for about 8:30 am, describing what was happening. Less than 2 hour later, I got a phone call from the workshop. I was dreading the worst - a big bill was probably looming.

BUT - the call was to say the car was ready and there was no charge! I had had new discs and pads in January this year at 105,000 miles and there was 12 month warranty. (Current mileage about 117,000 miles) So new discs and pads were fitted and the old ones were being sent back for examination and a hopefully a refund. The new pads and discs are fine.

So a big round of applause for Discount VW/Audi of Hoylake.

What a result.

You must be chuffed !! 🙂

Absolutely delighted!

I've had this issue a couple of times with Brembo discs from Eurocarparts - wonder if that's what they used?

On 09/12/2025 at 16:14, BionicJohn said:

When braking from about 65mph the car starting shaking and over a couple of weeks, it got worse. Below about 40mph it was fine.

Good result! 👍

I have a BMW E38 740 Sport as a hobby car and when that happens, it's time to check the front track control arm bushes. Great big rubber bushes the size of your fist attached to cast steel curved arms and quite expensive (!!).

26 minutes ago, SwallownAmazon said:

Good result! 👍

I have a BMW E38 740 Sport as a hobby car and when that happens, it's time to check the front track control arm bushes. Great big rubber bushes the size of your fist attached to cast steel curved arms and quite expensive (!!).

The bushes were replaced when the discs and pads were replaced in January. The steering was significantly sharpened up. So the brakes were the prime suspect.