Brakes making a squeaking noise.

[USNEM_128i]

Hey guys my front right side of the car every time I brake it makes a bit of a squeaking noise, I don't think it's the brakes because my car only has 9, 500 miles.... I scheduled an appointment with BMW to see what it is. But if it ends up being the brakes would BMW cover that under the warranty? Maintenance? Or would I have to pay?

[ba83]

Mine squeal a little towards the end of the stop. 20k miles

[USNEM_128i]

Originally Posted by ba83

Mine squeal a little towards the end of the stop. 20k miles

Is that normal? Lol is it worth taking into to be checked out?

[KingOfJericho]

It's the pad sensor. Mine have squeaked since day one. It's a very common issue. Dealer acknowledged the issue and was advised by BMW that there is no fix and that they just squeak. Next time my car is in I am going to make more of a stink as it's getting nice out and I'm really tired of it (after 2.5yrs).

[USNEM_128i]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It's the pad sensor. Mine have squeaked since day one. It's a very common issue. Dealer acknowledged the issue and was advised by BMW that there is no fix and that they just squeak.

So taking it in won't make a difference huh?

[KingOfJericho]

Strange that your 128i does this. I thought it was isolated to the Brembo brakes on the 135. It depends on the dealer (some have had pads/rotors replaced) but if you make a big enough stink, they'll probably put in some kind of effort.

[USNEM_128i]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Strange that your 128i does this. I thought it was isolated to the Brembo brakes on the 135. It depends on the dealer (some have had pads/rotors replaced) but if you make a big enough stink, they'll probably put in some kind of effort.

K, hopefully everything gets done correctly. I hope they don't charge me for any of the work.

[KingOfJericho]

Why would you get charged? You have a 2011 and you're covered for everything except gas, tires, and evidently topping off your oil until 4yr/50k.

[ilikebmxbikes]

I took my car in for the same issue. They said the sensor was rubbing. They adjusted the sensor and replaced my front pads. No more noise and I paid nothing out of pocket.

[J0E]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It's the pad sensor. Mine have squeaked since day one. It's a very common issue. Dealer acknowledged the issue and was advised by BMW that there is no fix and that they just squeak. Next time my car is in I am going to make more of a stink as it's getting nice out and I'm really tired of it (after 2.5yrs).

Odd, my pad sensor did the same thing. It was LOUD but the brakes weren't low enough to trigger the replacement notice. I went in and my dealer said the exact opposite. They said that BMW acknowledged the problem (though I thought he said it was unique to early 135's) and the "fix" was just a full replacement. Pads, sensors, and rotors. No charge.

[USNEM_128i]

Awesome, thanks guys.

[USNEM_128i]

I set up the appointment and I got an email back. I was reading in the bottom and it saids this

Squeak / Rattle Concerns Diagnosis - HEARING A SQUEAKING NOISE-NOT CERTAIN IF IT IS THE BRAKES - $65.88 (*Diagnostic fee (non-warranty)*)
Driveability Concern Diagnosis - WHEN STARTING AT A COLD START CAR IS SHAKING FOR FEW SECONDS & THEN IT STOPS - $195.88 (*Diagnostic fee (non-warranty)*)

Non-Warranty?...... Does that mean that warranty won't cover it?

[KingOfJericho]

You are 100% covered - stop worrying.

[shodanusmc]

You are covered and they can fix it. my 09 135 has never made a sound. If it did, it would be back there and they would fix it.

[KingOfJericho]

Car is going in on Monday. I told them I've had it and I don't want it back without a fix.

[///S55]

Man you U.S guys are so lucky to have your brakes covered
Here up north you brakes are "wear and tear"
No coverage

[Colt]

mine are squeeking too, think its the back brakes. I need to take my car in soon for an overall check up and oil change

[135iUSN]

good luck I was told to deal with it last year, as there was nothing BMW NA could about it...

[KingOfJericho]

That's what they told me the first time but I'm not accepting that any longer. There is no way I'm going to keep driving a $47k car with brakes that sound like a squealing freight train, even at low speeds. It's driving both me and my neighbors crazy. Others have had the issue resolved so I expect them to do the same.

[USNEM_128i]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

That's what they told me the first time but I'm not accepting that any longer. There is no way I'm going to keep driving a $47k car with brakes that sound like a squealing freight train, even at low speeds. It's driving both me and my neighbors crazy. Others have had the issue resolved so I expect them to do the same.

Yup.... 35k car should not sound like that lol

[shodanusmc]

News pads and perhaps new rotors. Best of luck. Don't back down.

[1ToBeOn2Wheels]

Mine have squeaked since as long as I can remember. Eventually you learn how to brake with minimal squeaking. I've also found if you bed your brakes (hard braking from a high speed) every now and then, the squeaking goes away for a while.