squeaky brakes, only 17k miles...just started days ago

Siciliano611 · 04-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Is this common? I'm assuming pads would be replaced under warranty if need be right?

cmk227 · 04-08-2012, 03:52 PM

Pad and rotors my friend. It sounds like you enjoyed your ///M.

Siciliano611 · 04-08-2012, 05:40 PM

Read through searching that some people say the low speed squealing is normal and others said no, many said to bed the brake pads which I will try....just weird how this just started seemingly today

Car54 · 04-08-2012, 05:41 PM

Squeaky doesn't mean worn. Sounds like you might be under using your brakes. Read up on bedding them....assuming you see that you have plenty of pad left.

DBH · 04-08-2012, 06:41 PM

The brakes tend to glaze slightly if not used aggressively from time to time. This generally manifests itself with a squeaky sound particularly as you slowly come to a stop at say a stop sign or light.

This is normal but can be a symptom of driving your high performance M3 like it was a Honda.

Siciliano611 · 04-08-2012, 06:44 PM

DBH, is re-bedding the brakes a solution for this? I don't use the brakes aggressively at all really so you may be right

DBH · 04-08-2012, 07:25 PM

Keep in mind that this is not really a problem unless the squeaking bothers you. First, just make sure that your brake pads are not worn down (this shouldn't be the problem with only 17k easy miles.). Yes, bedding in the brakes should solve the problem...temporarily. If you continue to drive (brake) without aggression, the squeak will return.

PSTM3 · 04-09-2012, 09:24 PM

I picked up a used M3 a few weeks ago and noticed the squeaking right away when breaking real soft at 5-10mph. Was getting a little embarrassed pulling into parking lots with people around. After a few hard stomps on the brakes at 40-50mph. Squeaking is no longer an issue

Adriansideways · 04-10-2012, 03:40 PM

Yeah mine did and does that from time to time.

M3SQRD · 04-10-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sicilianoNJ

DBH, is re-bedding the brakes a solution for this? I don't use the brakes aggressively at all really so you may be right

Yes, re-bedding the brakes almost always gets rid of squealing brakes.

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Siciliano611 Major 396 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Read through searching that some people say the low speed squealing is normal and others said no, many said to bed the brake pads which I will try....just weird how this just started seemingly today
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Car54 Captain 36 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 2014 M-Sport Wagon - EBII Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lutz, FL iTrader: (1)	Squeaky doesn't mean worn. Sounds like you might be under using your brakes. Read up on bedding them....assuming you see that you have plenty of pad left. __________________ Craig Brickner Click to Join: BMWCCA # 366493
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	The brakes tend to glaze slightly if not used aggressively from time to time. This generally manifests itself with a squeaky sound particularly as you slowly come to a stop at say a stop sign or light. This is normal but can be a symptom of driving your high performance M3 like it was a Honda.
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Siciliano611 Major 396 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	DBH, is re-bedding the brakes a solution for this? I don't use the brakes aggressively at all really so you may be right
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind that this is not really a problem unless the squeaking bothers you. First, just make sure that your brake pads are not worn down (this shouldn't be the problem with only 17k easy miles.). Yes, bedding in the brakes should solve the problem...temporarily. If you continue to drive (brake) without aggression, the squeak will return.
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PSTM3 Private First Class 6 Rep 196 Posts Drives: GT-R, CTS-V Coupe, 750i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (0)	I picked up a used M3 a few weeks ago and noticed the squeaking right away when breaking real soft at 5-10mph. Was getting a little embarrassed pulling into parking lots with people around. After a few hard stomps on the brakes at 40-50mph. Squeaking is no longer an issue
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Adriansideways Private First Class 3 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0)	Yeah mine did and does that from time to time.
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