Screeching/Squealing sound while driving

Hydro · 02-27-2014, 01:30 PM

While driving with my windows down today I noticed a very high pitched screeching sound coming from what seemed to be my back wheels. I was driving straight and when I applied brake it would get a little louder. Also, when I turned the sound would increase as well.

Any idea what it could be? I've heard something about it possibly being the wear sensor? I have no clue what could be causing it.

mbanks21 · 02-28-2014, 01:30 PM

Sounds like what I had, like a metallic squealling noise? Sounds like bad brakes but it makes the noise when you're not touching the brakes? It was my brake pad sensor...

Hydro · 02-28-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Sounds like what I had, like a metallic squealling noise? Sounds like bad brakes but it makes the noise when you're not touching the brakes? It was my brake pad sensor...

Is there any way to replace it without replacing the whole pad?

mbanks21 · 02-28-2014, 03:25 PM

I believe so. Are you on the originals pads?

330xtrai · 03-01-2014, 01:30 PM

Yeah they're separate from the pad but if your pads are worn out just wait til you change your pads. It's only like 20 bucks in parts . FYI its Only one sensor per side one in front and one in rear

Hydro · 03-02-2014, 03:23 AM

My pads are fairly new. Does anyone have the link to wear I can buy the new sensors?

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Hydro Private First Class 27 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F22 M240i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Highland Village, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Screeching/Squealing sound while driving While driving with my windows down today I noticed a very high pitched screeching sound coming from what seemed to be my back wheels. I was driving straight and when I applied brake it would get a little louder. Also, when I turned the sound would increase as well. Any idea what it could be? I've heard something about it possibly being the wear sensor? I have no clue what could be causing it. __________________ F22 M240i 6MT
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mbanks21 Colonel 1281 Rep 2,962 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Sounds like what I had, like a metallic squealling noise? Sounds like bad brakes but it makes the noise when you're not touching the brakes? It was my brake pad sensor...
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02-28-2014, 03:25 PM	#4
mbanks21 Colonel 1281 Rep 2,962 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	I believe so. Are you on the originals pads?
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Hydro Private First Class 27 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F22 M240i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Highland Village, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	My pads are fairly new. Does anyone have the link to wear I can buy the new sensors? __________________ F22 M240i 6MT
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