Squeaky Brakes When Reversing

[crbalch]

Hey guys,

I am noticing that my brakes squeak awfully loud when reversing for the first time I drive the car that given day. I asked the dealer awhile back and they said that this was normal, but this is way too loud a sound to be normal.

Anyone have any thoughts on it?

Thanks!

[HIPSI]

That would drive me n-u-t-s NUTS.... My OEM pads squealed off and on for 50+% of their 65k mile life. Switched to Cool Carbons 5k miles ago and nary a peep since.
You could try spraying down the entire brake assembly(s) (wheels on) with brake cleaner ($4 can) followed by a re-bed attempt of the pads via repetitive high speed panic type stops. It will likely go away.... but almost as likely, it will return at some future point in time...

[gregthegr8]

I'd say keep reversing into the BMW service department until they fix it for you.

[tracer bullet]

I have this too! Also, when I park and yank the e-brake, when I get out of the car sometimes there's a little noise out of the rear brakes as well. Not exactly a squeal, but an odd noise. Do you get that as well?

My thoughts: 1) Something's frozen - it's not gripping like it should when parked, and it's not letting loose like it should when reversing later. 2) "Normal" = bullshit. Hearing the engine simply run when the car has been started is normal, hearing your brakes squeal like this is not normal.

It might not be a big issue or one worth dealing with, there's a lot of truths about not worrying about it, but it's definitely not "normal" and I wouldn't be hesitant to laugh at the dealer and call them out on that. I haven't had the opportunity yet since it started after my last free service and I don't care enough to make a special trip for it.

[crbalch]

Thanks for the replies...I'll try the brake cleaner first, if that doesn't work then I am definitely taking it to the dealer and having them fix it.

[tracer bullet]

If it's like my Eclipse it's a drum inside of a disc, and it's the drum brake that's making the noise. Meaning brake cleaner won't help, it's gotta be taken apart.

[MarkkyyMan]

It's not an Eclipse.

[Ginger_Extract]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I have this too! Also, when I park and yank the e-brake, when I get out of the car sometimes there's a little noise out of the rear brakes as well. Not exactly a squeal, but an odd noise. Do you get that as well?

My thoughts: 1) Something's frozen - it's not gripping like it should when parked, and it's not letting loose like it should when reversing later. 2) "Normal" = bullshit. Hearing the engine simply run when the car has been started is normal, hearing your brakes squeal like this is not normal.

It might not be a big issue or one worth dealing with, there's a lot of truths about not worrying about it, but it's definitely not "normal" and I wouldn't be hesitant to laugh at the dealer and call them out on that. I haven't had the opportunity yet since it started after my last free service and I don't care enough to make a special trip for it.

Exactly this. My car is an MT, so I park it with the handbrake up, and then when it comes time to set off again, I get a squeal that is identical to the one in the video. My guess is that the parking brake is sticking just a tiny bit, and only really loosens off completely once you move more than 5mph or tap the brakes. Slightly irksome, but short of fiddling with the e-brake adjustment, let it be, I don't think it's really hurting anything, just a minor annoyance.

[Freon]

Live with it.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I'd say keep reversing into the BMW service department until they fix it for you.

^^+1. That squeal is not normal. You need to play that video for them and tell them you park with your hand brake on. G.L.

[kleach18]

Mine does the same thing. I park with the e-brake on.

[///Machiavelli]

^same

just noticed it very recently

[FactorX81]

+1 ^ MT + Handbrake