brake rubbing?

zbladejr · 05-30-2010, 05:26 PM

So today I'm at an off-ramp and hear a slight metallic sound on my rear left wheel. I pull over and notice the brake is rubbing and has put a slight groove

(about 1/4 inch wide and just enough to feel with finger nail) into the rotor.
here's a couple of photos - any suggestions from those of you who have experience with this type of issue? My car has 15K miles, do I need new brakes (no issues reported at 14K service)? Thanks for your help.

Z

jeremyc74 · 05-30-2010, 05:42 PM

Looks like you've got something between the pad and the rotor. I'd pull the pad and clean it off. It's pretty unlikely you need new brakes with only 15k on the car.

AussieRacer · 05-31-2010, 04:03 AM

Probably a stone. It is only the rears, so no drama.

zbladejr · 05-31-2010, 10:12 AM

Thanks - I'll put it up on the jack today and take a look

05-30-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
zbladejr Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	brake rubbing? So today I'm at an off-ramp and hear a slight metallic sound on my rear left wheel. I pull over and notice the brake is rubbing and has put a slight groove (about 1/4 inch wide and just enough to feel with finger nail) into the rotor. here's a couple of photos - any suggestions from those of you who have experience with this type of issue? My car has 15K miles, do I need new brakes (no issues reported at 14K service)? Thanks for your help. Z Attached Images
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Looks like you've got something between the pad and the rotor. I'd pull the pad and clean it off. It's pretty unlikely you need new brakes with only 15k on the car.
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05-31-2010, 04:03 AM	#3
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Probably a stone. It is only the rears, so no drama. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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05-31-2010, 10:12 AM	#4
zbladejr Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Thanks - I'll put it up on the jack today and take a look
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