335i squeaking at low speeds

Frankb_8 · 12-04-2013, 01:44 AM

I have came across a few posts here and there with people having the same issue but never did I come across a solution. The squeaking occurs ONLY at low speeds (0-20mph). Loud and very annoying. Seems like the squeaking starts once the car heats up (brakes). Any idea on how to fix this? Thanks !

12-04-2013, 01:54 AM

Impossible to fix, buy a new car, seriously.

pk_ · 12-04-2013, 07:13 AM

Front brakes.....? Mine started that and changing them out .

BlackBB6 · 12-04-2013, 07:32 AM

I get this problem as well, rear passenger side for me. The first time it was brake wear sensors and it was good for almost a year. Second time the sensor was fine, the dealer lubed up the brake assembly but it came back quickly. I'm going to switch from OEM brakes and rotors after the winter, I've never heard of anyone having the problem after switching.

Potty_Pants · 12-04-2013, 09:13 AM

my car started doing it at 10,000 miles... dealers refused to fix it. SHITTY CAR.

KMEninety335 · 12-04-2013, 09:16 AM

What exactly does it sound like? I think I might have this problem as well.

R.G. · 12-04-2013, 09:21 AM

Guys check that the dust shield is not pinched too close to the rotor. You can push those aluminum shields away from the rotor by hand without jacking the car up

pk_ · 12-04-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KMEninety335

What exactly does it sound like? I think I might have this problem as well.

mine is kind of like a minor grinding noise.

Dylanize · 12-04-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by R.G.

Guys check that the dust shield is not pinched too close to the rotor. You can push those aluminum shields away from the rotor by hand without jacking the car up

This is what i have heard being the issue most of the time!

R.G. · 12-04-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

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Originally Posted by R.G.

Guys check that the dust shield is not pinched too close to the rotor. You can push those aluminum shields away from the rotor by hand without jacking the car up

This is what i have heard being the issue most of the time!

Yea just went thru it. Lots of debris can get pinched in between causing that low speed grinding/squealing noise

AzureHaze · 12-04-2013, 11:16 AM

A very common problem with no clear-cut solution.

AnthonyT · 12-04-2013, 11:28 AM

I was having the same issue with my rear passenger wheel. I had all the contact points/brake pad assembly lubed. I had it done 2/3 months ago. Has not come back.

Frankb_8 · 12-04-2013, 04:24 PM

Tried pushing on the disk shield on the back wheels and same squeaking. On the drivers side one of the shields seems to be bent inward a little I tried pushing back as much as I could but nothing. I guess I will try the lube next.

Dylanize · 12-04-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankb_8

I guess I will try the lube next.

blackturbo · 12-05-2013, 02:09 AM

I had the same issue. As soon as my car warms up 10 to 15 minutes I hear this cricket/chirping squealing sound. When I brake it goes away.

The weirdest thing just happened recently and may be a solution to help others, or not but it helped me by fluke.

I recently bought a new set of rims and winter tires. Now, before they were installed I figured hey, why not spray the calipers and rotor hubs gloss black, to match my black rims.

Since then I have not gotten any squeal since the 1st of November.
Now I did notice maybe a quiet squeal burp when I was making a right turn. This was after 3 weeks of not washing the car. As soon as I washed the car, and rims, sprayed water at the calipers and shield thoroughly, the noise was gone...

I'm no expert, but something is working and perhaps another member can diagnose it further on what happened here haha. Just fluked out and the annoying squeal is gone.
It's embarrassing pulling up at places in a nice car hearing that horrible sound. Just happy it's gone now.

Frankb_8 · 12-05-2013, 02:09 AM

Lol I knew I should have worded that different. And yes it's very embarrassing...

StevenMiami · 12-05-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankb_8

Tried pushing on the disk shield on the back wheels and same squeaking. On the drivers side one of the shields seems to be bent inward a little I tried pushing back as much as I could but nothing. I guess I will try the lube next.

I think I have the same issue. My dealer said that since the car was sitting still for such a long time that the brakes got bent in a little and rust began to build up. Its very embarrassing whenever I come to a full stop and especially when Im at a drive thru window.

Dylanize · 12-05-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankb_8

Lol I knew I should have worded that different. And yes it's very embarrassing...

Haha be glad I opted for the Jiffy Lube guy then.

critical05 · 12-05-2013, 10:27 AM

Replace rear brake pads (aftermarket). Worked for me, brakes only had 39k miles.

Red_Bean_Bun · 12-05-2013, 10:39 AM

+1 on that ..... And re-bed the brakes.

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Originally Posted by AnthonyT

I was having the same issue with my rear passenger wheel. I had all the contact points/brake pad assembly lubed. I had it done 2/3 months ago. Has not come back.

marc@x-ph.com · 12-05-2013, 10:42 AM

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+1 on that ..... And re-bed the brakes.

+2, same issue with my e90.

Ken07335i · 12-05-2013, 03:41 PM

+3 - That awful squeak disappeared after my Indy did my rear brakes. Said something about burnishing the edge of the pads.

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AnthonyT First Lieutenant 29 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I was having the same issue with my rear passenger wheel. I had all the contact points/brake pad assembly lubed. I had it done 2/3 months ago. Has not come back.
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Frankb_8 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Arlington TX iTrader: (0)	Tried pushing on the disk shield on the back wheels and same squeaking. On the drivers side one of the shields seems to be bent inward a little I tried pushing back as much as I could but nothing. I guess I will try the lube next.
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blackturbo Captain 59 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (1)	I had the same issue. As soon as my car warms up 10 to 15 minutes I hear this cricket/chirping squealing sound. When I brake it goes away. The weirdest thing just happened recently and may be a solution to help others, or not but it helped me by fluke. I recently bought a new set of rims and winter tires. Now, before they were installed I figured hey, why not spray the calipers and rotor hubs gloss black, to match my black rims. Since then I have not gotten any squeal since the 1st of November. Now I did notice maybe a quiet squeal burp when I was making a right turn. This was after 3 weeks of not washing the car. As soon as I washed the car, and rims, sprayed water at the calipers and shield thoroughly, the noise was gone... I'm no expert, but something is working and perhaps another member can diagnose it further on what happened here haha. Just fluked out and the annoying squeal is gone. It's embarrassing pulling up at places in a nice car hearing that horrible sound. Just happy it's gone now. Last edited by blackturbo; 12-05-2013 at 04:36 AM..
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Ken07335i Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Convert. 6 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	+3 - That awful squeak disappeared after my Indy did my rear brakes. Said something about burnishing the edge of the pads.
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