ticking noise from brakes...?

JtBlk M3 · 05-09-2011, 04:23 PM

hey guys quick question, how normal is it to have that ticking/crackling noise from the brakes after you drive hard and stop/turn off the car. last couple days after a good hard drive ive noticed those noises when i turned off the enige and stepped outside the car. not sure if its from the brake components but iam pretty sure thats what it is. It makes sense for it to be that, and to some extent normal.. let me know

KGB7 · 05-09-2011, 04:40 PM

If its the brakes, then you would be able to smell them, and they smell bad.

But the sound you described, is a typical sound that is made by catalytic converters.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-09-2011, 05:12 PM

totally normal.

RichMattB · 05-09-2011, 07:40 PM

i have the same tick - hasn't been a problem yet. I also have sizzle sounds when I turn off the car after a hard drive with the A/C on. I'm assuming it's condensation dripping onto hot exhaust parts....

The car makes all sorts of interesting noises!

immiketoo · 05-09-2011, 07:49 PM

Completely normal. And, it will lessen as you heat cycle them more. Of course, that means you are that much closer to needing brakes, but so what?

1MOREMOD · 05-09-2011, 11:22 PM

my brakes click all the time especially when cooling down at the track. normal as far as i know.

rbk1115 · 05-09-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

totally normal.

+1

Totally normal...

disapr · 05-09-2011, 11:29 PM

Mine do this pretty much every time that I drive the car.. I think it's just the brakes cooling/contracting. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Mike Benvo · 05-10-2011, 12:18 AM

Normal, and if you drive the car hard you will notice the ticking is louder

JtBlk M3 · 05-10-2011, 04:47 AM

ok cool so its completely normal, thanks everyone !

Titanium Silver · 07-01-2011, 02:40 AM

It's called heat.

BKMK5 · 07-01-2011, 07:55 AM

Took this yesterday. I love hearing the 'dink dink dink' sound. Its official I'm cracked out.

Dackelone · 07-01-2011, 10:33 AM

^^Totally normal!! Did you see this video of Albert Biermann talking about the new M5 brakes... it was on the front page a few days ago. The M5 brakes make the same noises. The noise comes from the different metal expansion rates. Alloy hub vs steel rotor and the oins used to connect the two different metals together.

Dackel

BKMK5 · 07-01-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

^^Totally normal!! Did you see this video of Albert Biermann talking about the new M5 brakes... it was on the front page a few days ago. The M5 brakes make the same noises. The noise comes from the different metal expansion rates. Alloy hub vs steel rotor and the oins used to connect the two different metals together.

Dackel

Yup I saw those vid's.

elm3 · 07-01-2011, 11:47 AM

Totally normal, it is more evident and louder the harder you drive.

Cboy1 · 09-20-2012, 06:33 PM

Does anyone know what exactly is causing the ticking?

mlhj83 · 09-20-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cboy1

Does anyone know what exactly is causing the ticking?

When cooling, the contracting disc slides against the floating pins causing the clinking sound.

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Porschefile · 09-20-2012, 09:34 PM

All 2 piece rotors click when hot. No big deal.

klammer · 09-20-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Porschefile

All 2 piece rotors click when hot. No big deal.

Especially the OEM brakes. Never really noticed it on my BBK too much but after the switch back for VIR found them to be popping and ticking for quite a bit of time, but seriously, walk the paddock after a session and it sounds like a poor mans orchestra out there

05-09-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
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05-09-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
KGB7 Crazy Russian Bastard Drives: 01 740i sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Siberian Prison Posts: 824 iTrader: (0)	If its the brakes, then you would be able to smell them, and they smell bad. But the sound you described, is a typical sound that is made by catalytic converters. __________________ B M W

05-09-2011, 05:12 PM	#3
Seattle S65B40 Major Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 1,398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	totally normal. __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)

05-09-2011, 11:22 PM	#6
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,498 iTrader: (3)	my brakes click all the time especially when cooling down at the track. normal as far as i know. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

05-09-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
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05-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#4
RichMattB Private First Class Drives: 2011 e90 ///M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NE USA Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	i have the same tick - hasn't been a problem yet. I also have sizzle sounds when I turn off the car after a hard drive with the A/C on. I'm assuming it's condensation dripping onto hot exhaust parts.... The car makes all sorts of interesting noises!

05-10-2011, 12:18 AM	#9
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,202 iTrader: (6)	Normal, and if you drive the car hard you will notice the ticking is louder __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

05-10-2011, 04:47 AM	#10
JtBlk M3 JtBlk M3 Drives: BMW E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Forest Hills Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	ok cool so its completely normal, thanks everyone !

07-01-2011, 02:40 AM	#11
Titanium Silver Four Star General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 481 iTrader: (0)	It's called heat.

07-01-2011, 07:55 AM	#12
BKMK5 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	Took this yesterday. I love hearing the 'dink dink dink' sound. Its official I'm cracked out. __________________ 2013 Porsche Cayenne S SOLD-2011.5 ///M3 Sedan, Interlagos Blue, Bamboo Beige Novillo Leather, Carbon Fiber Leather, Competition Package, Convenience package, Cold Weather Package, Premium 2 Package, Moon roof, Satellite radio, Automatic High beams, M-DCT (ED 3/18/11)

07-01-2011, 10:33 AM	#13
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,025 iTrader: (0)	^^Totally normal!! Did you see this video of Albert Biermann talking about the new M5 brakes... it was on the front page a few days ago. The M5 brakes make the same noises. The noise comes from the different metal expansion rates. Alloy hub vs steel rotor and the oins used to connect the two different metals together. Dackel

07-01-2011, 11:47 AM	#15
elm3 M3 Lover Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. Posts: 1,657 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [5.00] 2002 Nissan Xterra ... [0.50] 2004 Yamaha R1 [0.00]	Totally normal, it is more evident and louder the harder you drive. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue, 6MT, Silver Novillo Leather, CF Trim, Premium Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, 19" Wheels, Moonroof-Toy//'02 Nissan Xterra- Daily Driver/ '04 Yamaha R1- Toy/'06Yamaha Raptor 350- Toy

09-20-2012, 06:33 PM	#16
Cboy1 Murdered out M3 Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 155 iTrader: (3)	Does anyone know what exactly is causing the ticking?

09-20-2012, 09:34 PM	#18
Porschefile Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT, E46, Formula Mazda Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,046 iTrader: (5)	All 2 piece rotors click when hot. No big deal. __________________ #18 Formula Mazda, Southeast Division SCCA

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