w211 Braking shimmy at slow speed

[mbz124]

Hi All,

Having an issue with my w211 saloon, e270cdi 177k.

When braking from high speed, it slows down with out any issues.
Its only when going from 30-25mph to zero, is when the car whole shimmys OR weird slow shake before coming to a halt.

Last mot identified a n/s/r carrier bush with play - would this cause a shimmy?

4 new tyres - all track rods inner & outer changed & tracked - still the same result.

Nothing else is showing any play.

Thanks

 

[brucemillar]

Last mot identified a n/s/r carrier bush with play - would this cause a shimmy?

Yes, very possibly and should be eliminated.

You also need to check out all the other suspension bushes and shock mountings (top & bottom).

Then check that the hub mating surfaces are spotlessly clean where they contact the discs. A wire brush or flap wheel is a good tool.