Random squeaking while driving around?

AndrewPage · 08-14-2015, 12:14 PM

Sometimes, when driving around at low speeds, I hear squeaking noises coming from the left side of the car. Not sure what exactly is causing it. I hear it when I'm just rolling along at low speed without brakes, so I don't think its the brakes.

Any ideas what it could be? Not sure if I should have it looked at or not. Its annoying, sure, but unless its actually causing damage I don't really care.

Would appreciate advice! Thanks!

blackhawkk22 · 08-14-2015, 12:43 PM

Inside or outside the car?

andrysha · 08-14-2015, 12:44 PM

Might be brake sensor, common issue. If you search the forum will find plenty of threads, seems like there is no 100% fix thought

Mezzy113 · 08-14-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewPage

Sometimes, when driving around at low speeds, I hear squeaking noises coming from the left side of the car. Not sure what exactly is causing it. I hear it when I'm just rolling along at low speed without brakes, so I don't think its the brakes.

Any ideas what it could be? Not sure if I should have it looked at or not. Its annoying, sure, but unless its actually causing damage I don't really care.

Would appreciate advice! Thanks!

I have the same exact problem, sometimes it goes away but it happens way more often than not.

I've read that it has something to do with the wear sensors on the brakes or something that may have to do with the pads still making contact even when released. It's annoying as hell but I haven't had the chance to look in to it much yet. I'm kind of just waiting until it's time to do a brake change to address it, but hopefully someone can provide some insight.

AndrewPage · 08-14-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkk22

Inside or outside the car?

Outside

AndrewPage · 08-14-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mezzy113

I have the same exact problem, sometimes it goes away but it happens way more often than not.

I've read that it has something to do with the wear sensors on the brakes or something that may have to do with the pads still making contact even when released. It's annoying as hell but I haven't had the chance to look in to it much yet. I'm kind of just waiting until it's time to do a brake change to address it, but hopefully someone can provide some insight.

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Originally Posted by andrysha

Might be brake sensor, common issue. If you search the forum will find plenty of threads, seems like there is no 100% fix thought

Is there a part that can be replaced?

kctim · 08-14-2015, 12:47 PM

I had a similar issue, was like a high frequency squeal/squeak noise and only at low speeds. Dealership fixed it by replacing one of the brake sensors. The shop foreman says it's pretty common, may be what you're experiencing.

AndrewPage · 08-14-2015, 12:59 PM

If it is the brake sensor, does squeaking indicate that its faulty? I realize that the brake sensors are a safety component (they let you know if your brakes are fucked), so I want to make sure thats replaced if they're not working.

ilicboris · 08-14-2015, 01:52 PM

Same issue here. Can't tell which side it's coming from, definitely the front though. Happened when I first bought the car and then it went away and actually last night it came back super loud. Like embarrassingly loud as I was coasting through a parking lot.

sankohuy · 08-14-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ilicboris

Same issue here. Can't tell which side it's coming from, definitely the front though. Happened when I first bought the car and then it went away and actually last night it came back super loud. Like embarrassingly loud as I was coasting through a parking lot.

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Originally Posted by kctim

I had a similar issue, was like a high frequency squeal/squeak noise and only at low speeds. Dealership fixed it by replacing one of the brake sensors. The shop foreman says it's pretty common, may be what you're experiencing.

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Originally Posted by Mezzy113

I have the same exact problem, sometimes it goes away but it happens way more often than not.

I've read that it has something to do with the wear sensors on the brakes or something that may have to do with the pads still making contact even when released. It's annoying as hell but I haven't had the chance to look in to it much yet. I'm kind of just waiting until it's time to do a brake change to address it, but hopefully someone can provide some insight.

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Originally Posted by AndrewPage

Sometimes, when driving around at low speeds, I hear squeaking noises coming from the left side of the car. Not sure what exactly is causing it. I hear it when I'm just rolling along at low speed without brakes, so I don't think its the brakes.

Any ideas what it could be? Not sure if I should have it looked at or not. Its annoying, sure, but unless its actually causing damage I don't really care.

Would appreciate advice! Thanks!

I used to have this problem too, but no more! Squeaky sound comes from rear side when going 2-15 mph. I was on OEM brake pads and rotors. I removed the break sensors, didn't solve it. Even lubed up the pads, still squeaks. So I decided to change them both, Akebono pads and Centric rotors. Problem solved, after 4 months on Non-OEM parts, still no squeaks.

I've come to the conclusion is that, OEM brakes produce a lot of dusts, which in turn, causes this squeaks. Now, if you guys are not on OEM parts and have this squeak, then I have no idea hahaha

AndrewPage · 08-14-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sankohuy

I used to have this problem too, but no more! Squeaky sound comes from rear side when going 2-15 mph. I was on OEM brake pads and rotors. I removed the break sensors, didn't solve it. Even lubed up the pads, still squeaks. So I decided to change them both, Akebono pads and Centric rotors. Problem solved, after 4 months on Non-OEM parts, still no squeaks.

I've come to the conclusion is that, OEM brakes produce a lot of dusts, which in turn, causes this squeaks. Now, if you guys are not on OEM parts and have this squeak, then I have no idea hahaha

Thanks for the info! When you installed the aftermarket pads and rotors, did you replace the brake sensors as well? Did you replace them with OEM or aftermarket sensors?

sankohuy · 08-14-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewPage

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Originally Posted by sankohuy

I used to have this problem too, but no more! Squeaky sound comes from rear side when going 2-15 mph. I was on OEM brake pads and rotors. I removed the break sensors, didn't solve it. Even lubed up the pads, still squeaks. So I decided to change them both, Akebono pads and Centric rotors. Problem solved, after 4 months on Non-OEM parts, still no squeaks.

I've come to the conclusion is that, OEM brakes produce a lot of dusts, which in turn, causes this squeaks. Now, if you guys are not on OEM parts and have this squeak, then I have no idea hahaha

Thanks for the info! When you installed the aftermarket pads and rotors, did you replace the brake sensors as well? Did you replace them with OEM or aftermarket sensors?

I never bothered to reinstall the sensor. I just cut them, crossed the wires then tape them, error free.

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AndrewPage Private 30 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	If it is the brake sensor, does squeaking indicate that its faulty? I realize that the brake sensors are a safety component (they let you know if your brakes are fucked), so I want to make sure thats replaced if they're not working.
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