Brake squeel

JM330xi · 07-06-2010, 12:36 PM

I had new rear pads installed a year ago. I had a squeel at low speeds and I was told it was the brake pad sensor. I had new pads installed on the front and replaced the brake pads as well. I still am noticing the squeel at low speeds when I accelerate slowly after being stopped.

Does anyone know of this issue or heard of it? I am also getting a squeel when slowly stopping every once in a while.

The HACK · 07-06-2010, 12:56 PM

99% of all brake pad related problem could be solved by bedding in the brake.

JM330xi · 07-06-2010, 01:08 PM

So this problem should be the brakes and no other components?

The HACK · 07-06-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JM330xi

So this problem should be the brakes and no other components?

Try bed in the pads and see if problem goes away.

yamazaho · 07-06-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JM330xi

Does anyone know of this issue or heard of it? I am also getting a squeel when slowly stopping every once in a while.

I think I am having the same issue. My squeals come on when I slow the car down to a stop, and this problem is most noticeable when the temperature out there is over 95ish (dry and hot). Yes the squeal is on and off, and yes my pads/rotors are bedded after all installations. I have had aftermarket pads replaced, rotors replaced and even with OEM pads replaced, no luck. I am just gonna live with it and will sell the car once I can't take it anymore.

JM330xi · 07-06-2010, 04:35 PM

The noise is annoying, I had a bmw tech drive it and after he replaced the pads and sensor, it squeeled again and he told me its the nature of the beast.

Wlew · 07-06-2010, 05:19 PM

I have this exact same problem, I am going to get it serviced tomorrow. We will see what happens. Ill let yall know.

BKV122 · 07-06-2010, 10:26 PM

Its a known issue and is happening to me again. I brought it in and got pads and sensor replaced and it still comes back. Check this thread for more info....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...r+brake+squeal

Wlew · 07-07-2010, 01:39 PM

Currently sitting in the BMW dealership... the SA said he noticed it and is gonna try his hardest to replace my pads on the rear because they are at 6mm, and will try and act like its 4mm.

Also, they are running a scope test so lets hope they dont find my PBX...

I will let yall know if the sound comes back or what happens as soon as I drive it away...

JM330xi · 07-08-2010, 02:07 PM

I've been reading alot about the issue and it seems like everyone has been getting new pads and brake pad sensors and the problem returns. I tried to bed the brakes and it doesnt work. Anyone want to buy a 330xi? I cant stand driving such a nice car and people staring as you squeel past them.

Wlew · 07-08-2010, 05:11 PM

+10000

yamazaho · 07-08-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JM330xi

I've been reading alot about the issue and it seems like everyone has been getting new pads and brake pad sensors and the problem returns. I tried to bed the brakes and it doesnt work. Anyone want to buy a 330xi? I cant stand driving such a nice car and people staring as you squeel past them.

Dude I am in the same shoes with you. The brake squealing along is enough to make me sell the car and get something else....

MalM3 · 07-08-2010, 05:26 PM

has anyone considered mabey the discs ?

yamazaho · 07-08-2010, 06:37 PM

^ Oh yeah I have replaced both, from slotted/cross-drilled back to blank rotors (new). Thank god I am dealing with a very responsible seller so my cost is minimum so far.

BKV122 · 07-08-2010, 09:56 PM

cloud try pulling the sensors and tying them up and see if that stops the squel

JM330xi · 07-20-2010, 04:04 PM

How many brake pad sensors are on the 330xi? I replaced the one in the drivers side front. is there one on the rear as well? Ive been reading for a week about this squeeling and there seems to be no fix.

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JM330xi New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 Black Sapphire 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Brake squeel I had new rear pads installed a year ago. I had a squeel at low speeds and I was told it was the brake pad sensor. I had new pads installed on the front and replaced the brake pads as well. I still am noticing the squeel at low speeds when I accelerate slowly after being stopped. Does anyone know of this issue or heard of it? I am also getting a squeel when slowly stopping every once in a while.
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JM330xi New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 Black Sapphire 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	So this problem should be the brakes and no other components?
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JM330xi New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 Black Sapphire 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	The noise is annoying, I had a bmw tech drive it and after he replaced the pads and sensor, it squeeled again and he told me its the nature of the beast.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Its a known issue and is happening to me again. I brought it in and got pads and sensor replaced and it still comes back. Check this thread for more info.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...r+brake+squeal __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	Currently sitting in the BMW dealership... the SA said he noticed it and is gonna try his hardest to replace my pads on the rear because they are at 6mm, and will try and act like its 4mm. Also, they are running a scope test so lets hope they dont find my PBX... I will let yall know if the sound comes back or what happens as soon as I drive it away... __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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JM330xi New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 Black Sapphire 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	I've been reading alot about the issue and it seems like everyone has been getting new pads and brake pad sensors and the problem returns. I tried to bed the brakes and it doesnt work. Anyone want to buy a 330xi? I cant stand driving such a nice car and people staring as you squeel past them.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	cloud try pulling the sensors and tying them up and see if that stops the squel __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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JM330xi New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 Black Sapphire 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	How many brake pad sensors are on the 330xi? I replaced the one in the drivers side front. is there one on the rear as well? Ive been reading for a week about this squeeling and there seems to be no fix.
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