Wheel Squeek? from passenger side

dazzapb · 11-21-2007, 06:24 AM

Hi Chaps

For the last week of so I have heard a squeek from the passenger side wheel area (its not a mouse!) I have opened the window and can hear a squeek noise eminating from the area.

The noise only seems to occur once I pull away at slow speeds, then appears to cease. I don't think it happens upon braking. However sometimes I can hear it when driving at normal speeds.

Any idea what this could be? Stone in the caliper? wheel problem etc?

May take to the stealer....

Thanks!

Z4 Beemer · 11-21-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

Hi Chaps

For the last week of so I have heard a squeek from the passenger side wheel area (its not a mouse!) I have opened the window and can hear a squeek noise eminating from the area.

The noise only seems to occur once I pull away at slow speeds, then appears to cease. I don't think it happens upon braking. However sometimes I can hear it when driving at normal speeds.

Any idea what this could be? Stone in the caliper? wheel problem etc?

May take to the stealer....

Thanks!

First thing I thought of when I read you post was a wheel bearing....? If it is the wheel bearing, try driving over a cobbled or rough surface and you should hear more of a squeak.

dxb335d · 11-21-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

First thing I thought of when I read you post was a wheel bearing....? If it is the wheel bearing, try driving over a cobbled or rough surface and you should hear more of a squeak.

If it was a wheel bearing it would whine, only on certain bends etc, left/right hand etc and if it was getting worse it would grind. I dont think wheel bearings squeek?

Carlos

dazzapb · 11-21-2007, 06:59 AM

thanks Z4 shouldn't be too much of a problem to find rough tarmac

It sounds like it could turn into a bigger problem, so I will call the dealer now.

Cheers pal

Z4 Beemer · 11-21-2007, 07:09 AM

I had a wheel bearing go on the Z4 and at first the noise was pretty intermittent. It really does sound like a squeak more than anything else. When I booked the car into the dealer to have it looked at, they claimed they couldn't hear anything, so I told them to put the windows and roof down and drive it again... they immediately got back to me after that and agreed it was a bearing on the rear passenger wheel! Good luck.

Gordon.

dazzapb · 11-21-2007, 08:15 AM

just called the dealer, loan car is not available until 10th Dec, this may be a dumb question! but I presume I can contact any dealer? i.e. it doesn't have to be the dealer I purchased the vechicle from?

dxb335d · 11-21-2007, 08:18 AM

Dazza you can go to any dealer you want mate.

Z4 Beemer · 11-21-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

just called the dealer, loan car is not available until 10th Dec, this may be a dumb question! but I presume I can contact any dealer? i.e. it doesn't have to be the dealer I purchased the vechicle from?

Yes, any dealer is fine. I actually do the same sort of thing - buy from one Glasgow dealer and get servicing/repairs done at another.

Usually the dealer that does the servicing/repairs comments on the fact that I didn't actually buy the car from them!!

Gordon.

Micky Dee · 11-21-2007, 11:04 AM

dazzapb........ I had exactly the same problem. Annoying squeak when I pulled away particularly when driving around town. I mentioned it at the first service and both rear brake pads were replaced under warranty. I've had no further problems.

E92Fan · 11-21-2007, 11:06 AM

The squeak could also be the brake pad moving in the caliper. Have your dealer check and perhaps reset the brake pads

330cdsport · 11-21-2007, 11:42 AM

I occasionally get a knock from my from passenger side wheel when I go over a speed bump. I took it to the dealer when the car was new and surprise surprise they could not find anything.
It still happens yet but not all the time. I am hoping for it to get worse so that they can fix whatever the hell it is.

E92Fan · 11-21-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 330cdsport

I occasionally get a knock from my from passenger side wheel when I go over a speed bump. I took it to the dealer when the car was new and surprise surprise they could not find anything.
It still happens yet but not all the time. I am hoping for it to get worse so that they can fix whatever the hell it is.

Again, occasional little knocks and squeaks like that are likely down to brake pads moving in the calipers (happens quite a lot actually...) It's unlikely to be bushes or suspension mounts, as these will manifest themselves a lot more often.

dazzapb · 11-21-2007, 04:26 PM

thanks for the advice guys.

Come on here to avert my attention from the footie - gutted!!!!!!!

roofer · 11-21-2007, 05:15 PM

Its the rear pad level, i have just put new pads in mine, and it went straight away, mind you, they were a bit low

dazzapb · 11-22-2007, 05:11 AM

2900 miles!!! my god, isn't your car new?

I guess what we see on the I-drive display is conditional then? i.e. if you drive like sterling moss and are heavy on the brakes, then the remaning distance will adjust accordingly?

Cheers

ES-Jet · 11-22-2007, 06:25 AM

My car's brakes squeak first thing in the morning when I reverse off my drive. The E46 had a separate hub and shoes for the parking brake. These shoes are only in contact with the hub when stationary but pick up all kinds of gunk from the road. To stop the squeaking etc, I read somewhere that you need to lightly apply the handbrake whilst on the move to clean the shoes.
Don't know if this applies to the E90 also.

DaveC · 11-22-2007, 06:56 AM

Its the same design I think, most cars you put the handbrake on thats it, the car doesnt move, E46 and E91 both roll a fraction as the handbrake takes up slack - reminds me of the transmission break on my old landrover.

roofer · 11-22-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

2900 miles!!! my god, isn't your car new?

I guess what we see on the I-drive display is conditional then? i.e. if you drive like sterling moss and are heavy on the brakes, then the remaning distance will adjust accordingly?

Cheers

Got 23k from the rears, its the dsc keep braking the rear wheels that wore them out before the fronts.

dazzapb · 11-23-2007, 02:30 AM

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Got 23k from the rears, its the dsc keep braking the rear wheels that wore them out before the fronts.

thanks I never knew that DSC did that! i thought the throttle adjusted power. You must have had fun.

Cheers

dazzapb · 02-20-2008, 02:47 PM

3rd visit to dealer (one of the mechanics drove car home) and its possibly wheel bearing

noise was getting worse over time and sounded awful, was worse going around corners. However it only started making noise after about 15 mins of driving hence the diffcult diagonisis!

I really hope its the bearing - can't have done much for my MPG ?

Terza · 02-20-2008, 04:16 PM

I'm also hearing a squeeking noise on my car, and it seems to be coming from the passenger side, but I can't be 100% sure. (Note: opposit to yours, because your car is RHD)

And, same as in your case, it only happens when I'm pulling away at low speeds. The interesting thing is that the sound isn't present when I let the car pull away without applying gas... But when I apply gas, the squeek is there.. I currently have 13,500 km on my car.

Gonna get it checked in a month, when I visit my dealer to put on summer tires...

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dazzapb Brigadier General 1066 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	thanks Z4 shouldn't be too much of a problem to find rough tarmac It sounds like it could turn into a bigger problem, so I will call the dealer now. Cheers pal
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1066 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	just called the dealer, loan car is not available until 10th Dec, this may be a dumb question! but I presume I can contact any dealer? i.e. it doesn't have to be the dealer I purchased the vechicle from?
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1066 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice guys. Come on here to avert my attention from the footie - gutted!!!!!!!
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roofer Lieutenant 23 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 335D M Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Its the rear pad level, i have just put new pads in mine, and it went straight away, mind you, they were a bit low
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1066 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	2900 miles!!! my god, isn't your car new? I guess what we see on the I-drive display is conditional then? i.e. if you drive like sterling moss and are heavy on the brakes, then the remaning distance will adjust accordingly? Cheers Last edited by dazzapb; 11-22-2007 at 07:35 AM..
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ES-Jet Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2013 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	My car's brakes squeak first thing in the morning when I reverse off my drive. The E46 had a separate hub and shoes for the parking brake. These shoes are only in contact with the hub when stationary but pick up all kinds of gunk from the road. To stop the squeaking etc, I read somewhere that you need to lightly apply the handbrake whilst on the move to clean the shoes. Don't know if this applies to the E90 also. __________________ 320i Sport - AW, 397 alloys
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DaveC Captain 16 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 330 Touring Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Its the same design I think, most cars you put the handbrake on thats it, the car doesnt move, E46 and E91 both roll a fraction as the handbrake takes up slack - reminds me of the transmission break on my old landrover.
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dazzapb Brigadier General 1066 Rep 3,170 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	3rd visit to dealer (one of the mechanics drove car home) and its possibly wheel bearing noise was getting worse over time and sounded awful, was worse going around corners. However it only started making noise after about 15 mins of driving hence the diffcult diagonisis! I really hope its the bearing - can't have done much for my MPG ?
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Terza Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubrovnik/Zagreb, Croatia iTrader: (0)	I'm also hearing a squeeking noise on my car, and it seems to be coming from the passenger side, but I can't be 100% sure. (Note: opposit to yours, because your car is RHD) And, same as in your case, it only happens when I'm pulling away at low speeds. The interesting thing is that the sound isn't present when I let the car pull away without applying gas... But when I apply gas, the squeek is there.. I currently have 13,500 km on my car. Gonna get it checked in a month, when I visit my dealer to put on summer tires...
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