LOUD clinking noise coming from car...

GhostyM · 02-14-2011, 03:56 AM

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Locksmythe · 02-14-2011, 07:14 AM

Top two causes for an externally audible ticking that I have seen discussed are a stone caught between the caliper and the backing plate (trivial) or main bearing failure (catastrophic).
That car could be modded and be making a noise for a completely different reason.

Locksmythe · 02-14-2011, 07:17 AM

Oh, and my 550i made that sound when condensation dripped on hot metal, but my m has never done that.

Bx Tpr · 02-14-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

I have had this noise come up a few times but have no reason from where it comes from! I found a video that showcases JUST that!

At about 1:21 there is a Silverstone E92 M3, and as it rolls by you hear this clinking noise!

This has happened to me about 3-4 times and I can't go to the dealer because it goes away by then!

Anyone had this sound occur?

Best way to describe it is the "cow bell" sound. Had it yesterday and it's gone today but I was shittin bricks when I heard it lol. Do a search for cow bell sound and there are a few threads on it.

Reedomn · 02-14-2011, 08:51 AM

100% small rock stuck between brake caliper and aluminum sheild..many have had it. It goes away by itself. No worries.

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Locksmythe First Lieutenant 48 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Top two causes for an externally audible ticking that I have seen discussed are a stone caught between the caliper and the backing plate (trivial) or main bearing failure (catastrophic). That car could be modded and be making a noise for a completely different reason.
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