What is causing this noise and how to fix it?

MrBimmer · 09-15-2009, 12:44 PM

I noticed that when i an just rolling along in search of parking that where is a noise that could be heard with the windows down that seems to bounce off the parked cars. it sounds like metal lightly rubbing together ( not to be mistaken for the clicking sound when turning which i already know about )

Anyone else notice this? Whats causing the sound and what do i explain this to the service rep?

jeremyc74 · 09-15-2009, 01:07 PM

Sounds like brake pads maybe?

shodanusmc · 09-15-2009, 03:24 PM

wheel bearing...?

Lester · 09-15-2009, 03:33 PM

Does it change if you slightly press the brake pedal? If so, its probably just your brake pads as they are barely touching the rotors as you drive. Try a few abrupt stops from 40 or 50 mph (where it is safe to do so) - as you may have a little rust on the rotors where the pads might have been sitting and caused a little oxidation. This should cleanse the rotors from any buildup.

dubdemand · 09-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Was going to suggest pads too tbh...

riguy · 09-20-2009, 03:27 PM

I had same exact issue. Was the brakes. Still does it lightly after I took it in, but not nearly as bad. Mine was pretty loud.

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MrBimmer Rated M 36 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (3)	What is causing this noise and how to fix it? I noticed that when i an just rolling along in search of parking that where is a noise that could be heard with the windows down that seems to bounce off the parked cars. it sounds like metal lightly rubbing together ( not to be mistaken for the clicking sound when turning which i already know about ) Anyone else notice this? Whats causing the sound and what do i explain this to the service rep?
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09-15-2009, 01:07 PM	#2
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	wheel bearing...?
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Does it change if you slightly press the brake pedal? If so, its probably just your brake pads as they are barely touching the rotors as you drive. Try a few abrupt stops from 40 or 50 mph (where it is safe to do so) - as you may have a little rust on the rotors where the pads might have been sitting and caused a little oxidation. This should cleanse the rotors from any buildup.
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dubdemand Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Was going to suggest pads too tbh... __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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09-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#6
riguy Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 263 Posts Drives: '15 X3 M-Sport 28i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X3 28i M-S ... [0.00]	I had same exact issue. Was the brakes. Still does it lightly after I took it in, but not nearly as bad. Mine was pretty loud.
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