Excited 135i owner has a few questions...

Ladydragonz · 05-27-2015, 12:48 PM

Picked up my 08 135i yesterday and has a blast knocking through the gears last night.

It's high mileage ~126,000 but the interior and exterior are flawless. My one complaint through driving it is the squeaking brakes! How embarrassing! I took a look at the pads and they look fine. Going to take it to a dealer to get a full diagnostic run just because I want to make sure it's all good. Is it just the high performance brakes or could something be wrong?

ShocknAwe · 05-27-2015, 12:51 PM

Welcome and congrats!

Probably just need to be cleaned up and relubricated. Mine have never squealed, even when the pads get low.

Yeineken · 05-27-2015, 12:54 PM

Brake dust does it for me. Last a week after washing or rain. But once it builds up it wines like crazy.

I find lightly braking to a stop squeaks the most.

Esteban · 05-27-2015, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the club Ladydragonz and congrats on your purchase. 126,000 huh. That baby's well broken in. My brakes never squeak either, but it couldn't hurt to have it checked out. Pics asap.

Ladydragonz · 05-27-2015, 03:29 PM

Yea the light braking is the worst. I read somewhere that hard braking gets rid of a "glaze" but I did some hard stops last night and still have that annoying sound.

Wakka · 05-27-2015, 03:30 PM

Give it a few good hard stops. I wager it'll go away.

PA135i · 05-27-2015, 03:37 PM

Mine squeak some. And the fronts were done 12 months ago, the rears in January.
At the dealer. I'll have to try the hard braking too.

iconone · 05-27-2015, 04:47 PM

Mine squeak as well. I get all of one day (40 miles) before they are black from dust.

swagon · 05-27-2015, 05:07 PM

Mine squeak as well, at low speeds.

Welcome and enjoy the car. Hope it'll last you another 100k.

mistawall · 05-27-2015, 05:11 PM

i tell ya a'what ive got some minor squeaks ive read its pretty common. this bad boy stops on a dime.

PA135i · 05-27-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mistawall

i tell ya a'what ive got some minor squeaks ive read its pretty common. this bad boy stops on a dime.

Very true. This car has incredible brakes.

A couple years ago I took my car to a local shop for tires and the young guys working there were oohing and aaaahing about the 6 piston calipers... lol

anglocanadian · 05-27-2015, 10:04 PM

I only get squeeling from the parking brake when reversing , but i have found if i give it a second pull it stops !
I was told by the dealer brakes are not covered by the warranty

suspenceful · 05-27-2015, 10:15 PM

These cars have squeaky brakes... that's just the way it goes. Nothing wrong, car still stops just fine!

mr.fabulous · 05-28-2015, 06:26 AM

Find a location where you can get to 60mph and brake HARD (to a stop) safely. Do that at least ten times.

Solo_M_Tech · 05-28-2015, 06:47 AM

These breaks are noisey. Ive been through 4 different pad types, companies, and intended uses. A few hard brake stops will redeposit pad material on the rotor, but only for a short time. make a few light pressure stops and the deposit will be gone. Best bet is to clean the caliper, and hardware, then reinstall with new lubricant. That will help for a short time.

Ladydragonz · 05-28-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexResistance

These breaks are noisey. Ive been through 4 different pad types, companies, and intended uses. A few hard brake stops will redeposit pad material on the rotor, but only for a short time. make a few light pressure stops and the deposit will be gone. Best bet is to clean the caliper, and hardware, then reinstall with new lubricant. That will help for a short time.

Sounds like something that I need to work on. The hard stops are not a permanent solution. The brakes are fine and the car stops on a dime

, these are amazing compared to anything that I have ever driven before. Probably just needs to be cleaned up and re lubricated.

Just in case anyone wanted to see pics.

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MightyMouseTech · 05-28-2015, 09:22 AM

Don't light brake. Only brake when you really mean it.

Problem solved.

My brakes never make any noise.

Ladydragonz · 05-28-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Don't light brake. Only brake when you really mean it.

Problem solved.

My brakes never make any noise.

I've been giving that a go I'm good with it but with a passenger is a different story.

Ladydragonz · 05-28-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Welcome to the club Ladydragonz and congrats on your purchase. 126,000 huh. That baby's well broken in. My brakes never squeak either, but it couldn't hurt to have it checked out. Pics asap.

It's gorgeous inside and out, can't wait to look for the paint code to see if I got space grey or SGM

I'm not as knowledgeable so time to go check it out...

MightyMouseTech · 05-28-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladydragonz

I've been giving that a go I'm good with it but with a passenger is a different story.

"Get in, sit down, hold on and shut up........"

You don't take a thoroughbred for a quiet stroll though the country.

mistawall · 05-28-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladydragonz

Sounds like something that I need to work on. The hard stops are not a permanent solution. The brakes are fine and the car stops on a dime

, these are amazing compared to anything that I have ever driven before. Probably just needs to be cleaned up and re lubricated.

Just in case anyone wanted to see pics.

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pretty much the same face i was makin when i got mine last month haha. i got a montego blue 135 with 80K on it fully loaded m sport. 6MT. with jb3 and exhaust. garaged by the first 2 owners. lawwwd its fast and i have since lost interest in dating.

LYCANtreo · 05-28-2015, 11:20 AM

Welcome and congrats!
Clean looking car!

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Ladydragonz Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '08 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern Arizona iTrader: (0)	Excited 135i owner has a few questions... Picked up my 08 135i yesterday and has a blast knocking through the gears last night. It's high mileage ~126,000 but the interior and exterior are flawless. My one complaint through driving it is the squeaking brakes! How embarrassing! I took a look at the pads and they look fine. Going to take it to a dealer to get a full diagnostic run just because I want to make sure it's all good. Is it just the high performance brakes or could something be wrong?
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Yeineken Colonel 1299 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: '11 135i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delmarva Peninsula iTrader: (3) Garage List '11 135i [8.20] '16 Ford Hatchback [0.00] '15 X5 [10.00]	Brake dust does it for me. Last a week after washing or rain. But once it builds up it wines like crazy. I find lightly braking to a stop squeaks the most. __________________ Pyrat Clone
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Esteban Major General 43338 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the club Ladydragonz and congrats on your purchase. 126,000 huh. That baby's well broken in. My brakes never squeak either, but it couldn't hurt to have it checked out. Pics asap. __________________
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Ladydragonz Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '08 135i M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern Arizona iTrader: (0)	Yea the light braking is the worst. I read somewhere that hard braking gets rid of a "glaze" but I did some hard stops last night and still have that annoying sound.
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PA135i Brigadier General 967 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Mine squeak some. And the fronts were done 12 months ago, the rears in January. At the dealer. I'll have to try the hard braking too. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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iconone Private First Class 20 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 207 swapped Wrx Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Mine squeak as well. I get all of one day (40 miles) before they are black from dust.
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swagon Major General 13505 Rep 8,160 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Mine squeak as well, at low speeds. Welcome and enjoy the car. Hope it'll last you another 100k.
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mistawall Lieutenant 113 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 08 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50]	i tell ya a'what ive got some minor squeaks ive read its pretty common. this bad boy stops on a dime.
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anglocanadian Private First Class 69 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M Sport Edition Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oshawa Ontario iTrader: (1)	I only get squeeling from the parking brake when reversing , but i have found if i give it a second pull it stops ! I was told by the dealer brakes are not covered by the warranty
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suspenceful Major 1023 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2008 135i, 2009 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: WI iTrader: (9)	These cars have squeaky brakes... that's just the way it goes. Nothing wrong, car still stops just fine! __________________ 750whp 135i Build \| Budget 335i Build \| F80 M3 Build 🎬 YouTube channel (35K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135 📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence 🏁 Shop BMW merchandise: bimmerstreet.com
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mr.fabulous Captain 209 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	Find a location where you can get to 60mph and brake HARD (to a stop) safely. Do that at least ten times. __________________ 2011 135i MSport 6MT AW/black, 72Kmiles, bone stock, moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney I LOVE THIS CAR
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Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	These breaks are noisey. Ive been through 4 different pad types, companies, and intended uses. A few hard brake stops will redeposit pad material on the rotor, but only for a short time. make a few light pressure stops and the deposit will be gone. Best bet is to clean the caliper, and hardware, then reinstall with new lubricant. That will help for a short time. __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Don't light brake. Only brake when you really mean it. Problem solved. My brakes never make any noise.
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