Squeaking noise from rear drivers side wheel

bmwak · 07-09-2013, 03:57 PM

Hi guys,

Wondering if someone can help. Everytime I drive over a rough surface road I get a mouse like squeak from the rear drivers side wheel. I'm certain its the rear wheel and its only on rough surfaces. Its definitely outside the car as the noise is only audible when the window is down. Driving over speed bumps does not reproduce it. I do have a bit of brake squeal from the rears but the OBC still shows 8k miles left. Could it be a brake warning sensor? is it on the drivers side / O/S rear wheel at all? The pads and discs visually look like they've got enough life (i know the OBC can sometimes be a bit out)

Its a 325D LCI with 17,500 miles on the clock - if that makes any difference.

Any help appreciated.

djgandy · 07-09-2013, 04:52 PM

I get this on my front passenger side too. Would be interested to know what people think

N8N · 07-09-2013, 05:02 PM

could easily be brake sensor, mine were squeaking long before pads were worn out. When I did pull them off to have a look they'd worn through the first stage and the dealership mechanic said that that was definitely the cause. I went ahead and replaced my pads w/ Hawk and put new sensors on, no more noise.

Phil325i · 07-09-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by N8N

could easily be brake sensor

+1

Exactly that. The reason the noises in this thread are from n/s/f and o/s/r is that those are the brakes that have sensors. The other wheels don't.

bmwak · 07-10-2013, 03:02 AM

Thanks for the reply guys, however this is whilst the car is in motion, not whilst braking or with the brakes applied. Is this still the same thing?

I know the brakes squeal a little when applied so if its still the sensor then that's fine as I'll look to change them sooner then at 8k miles. Just worried it might be something else that's all.

djgandy · 07-10-2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwak

Thanks for the reply guys, however this is whilst the car is in motion, not whilst braking or with the brakes applied. Is this still the same thing?

I know the brakes squeal a little when applied so if its still the sensor then that's fine as I'll look to change them sooner then at 8k miles. Just worried it might be something else that's all.

Mine is similar to these but no where near as bad. Also haven't managed to do it just by putting my weight on the car.

bmwak · 07-10-2013, 06:40 AM

Ah, mines not like that. You can't replicate the noise by pushing on that side of the car. A speed bump doesn't even replicate it. Those sound clips sound more like a worn bush to me.

TripleBlack · 07-10-2013, 09:30 PM

Loool, sorry I found those videos amusing.

bmwak · 07-27-2013, 09:58 AM

Well, I took it into the dealers who said its the brake shoes. They removed them, checked them, re-adjusted and greased them and the pads up and all is now gone. However, I am now finding that the rear is making a knocking noise when going over sudden bumpy roads. The squeaking has gone now though. Any ideas what this may be? Its doing my head in now!

KM79 · 07-28-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwak

Well, I took it into the dealers who said its the brake shoes. They removed them, checked them, re-adjusted and greased them and the pads up and all is now gone. However, I am now finding that the rear is making a knocking noise when going over sudden bumpy roads. The squeaking has gone now though. Any ideas what this may be? Its doing my head in now!

Has the noise only just started after their repair to brakes?

bmwak · 07-28-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

Has the noise only just started after their repair to brakes?

Yeah the new noise, as a result of curing the old one has.

KM79 · 07-28-2013, 09:53 AM

Maybe rear drop link,shocker has burst,something left slack after the repair I've even seen the rear seat not latched properly giving a right old noise!

bmwak · 07-28-2013, 12:25 PM

Droplink and shock is fine. Its from the outside. I've noticed that they have slightly overly greased the back of the brake pads on the rear shims. I'm wondering if this excessive grease is causing them to slightly move under vibration?!

KM79 · 07-28-2013, 12:46 PM

Hmm grease is usually a damper for vibration.All of the shims still in place?Or dreaded wheel bolts not tight enough?

Kris

bmwak · 07-28-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

Hmm grease is usually a damper for vibration.All of the shims still in place?Or dreaded wheel bolts not tight enough?

Kris

Yep, all in place by the looks of it. It does sound as if somethings loose. I checked the wheel bolts with a torque wrench and all to the correct torque. I wonder if the brake shoes were not put back on properly. The handbrake grab is a bit worse than before too (I know its a BMW trait but it now grabs even worse than before). I'll have to take it back I think as something is not right.

KM79 · 07-28-2013, 01:50 PM

Could well be the shoes,there's 2 spring clips that hold them in position -one maybe loose or has fell out causing the shoes to hit of the disc or the back plate when you're going over bumps

bmwak · 07-28-2013, 03:18 PM

Thanks for your help mate, appreciated. From visual inspection they haven't touched anything else (judge by bolt movement/marks). I was thinking it might be those springs too. Hopefully they can sort it tomorrow.

KM79 · 07-28-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwak

Thanks for your help mate, appreciated. From visual inspection they haven't touched anything else (judge by bolt movement/marks). I was thinking it might be those springs too. Hopefully they can sort it tomorrow.

No probs at all ,hope it gets sorted out

Kris

bmwak · 07-29-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisM79

No probs at all ,hope it gets sorted out

Kris

Thanks mate. Took it to the dealer and the technician sorted it straightaway which is good news. Another technician who worked on the car apparently must have forgot to adjust the handbrake back to 3 clicks (it was not locking at all but I didn't notice as its an auto). Therefore i think the shoes were clunking as the spring wasn't tight so was rattling inside.

All done and thankfully noise free

KM79 · 07-29-2013, 01:29 PM

Ahh ok not good,someone should get an arse booting for that in the dealer lol

acerboo · 07-29-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwak

Well, I took it into the dealers who said its the brake shoes. They removed them, checked them, re-adjusted and greased them and the pads up and all is now gone. However, I am now finding that the rear is making a knocking noise when going over sudden bumpy roads. The squeaking has gone now though. Any ideas what this may be? Its doing my head in now!

perhaps its the grease:happyanim

jezzy · 06-05-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by djgandy

Mine is similar to these but no where near as bad. Also haven't managed to do it just by putting my weight on the car.

Sorry to dig up an old thread,but `i have the SAME squeak in my 06 325xi E91, left rear corner. It sounds like a metal/metal contact.. I believe it's the disk break rubbing the suspension coils.. I'm going to jack the car this weekend and check.

All I do is rock the car side to side when parked and it's making this nasty rusty bed springs sound!!

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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Squeaking noise from rear drivers side wheel Hi guys, Wondering if someone can help. Everytime I drive over a rough surface road I get a mouse like squeak from the rear drivers side wheel. I'm certain its the rear wheel and its only on rough surfaces. Its definitely outside the car as the noise is only audible when the window is down. Driving over speed bumps does not reproduce it. I do have a bit of brake squeal from the rears but the OBC still shows 8k miles left. Could it be a brake warning sensor? is it on the drivers side / O/S rear wheel at all? The pads and discs visually look like they've got enough life (i know the OBC can sometimes be a bit out) Its a 325D LCI with 17,500 miles on the clock - if that makes any difference. Any help appreciated.
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	could easily be brake sensor, mine were squeaking long before pads were worn out. When I did pull them off to have a look they'd worn through the first stage and the dealership mechanic said that that was definitely the cause. I went ahead and replaced my pads w/ Hawk and put new sensors on, no more noise.
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the reply guys, however this is whilst the car is in motion, not whilst braking or with the brakes applied. Is this still the same thing? I know the brakes squeal a little when applied so if its still the sensor then that's fine as I'll look to change them sooner then at 8k miles. Just worried it might be something else that's all.
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Ah, mines not like that. You can't replicate the noise by pushing on that side of the car. A speed bump doesn't even replicate it. Those sound clips sound more like a worn bush to me.
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TripleBlack First Lieutenant 28 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Loool, sorry I found those videos amusing.
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07-27-2013, 09:58 AM	#9
bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Well, I took it into the dealers who said its the brake shoes. They removed them, checked them, re-adjusted and greased them and the pads up and all is now gone. However, I am now finding that the rear is making a knocking noise when going over sudden bumpy roads. The squeaking has gone now though. Any ideas what this may be? Its doing my head in now!
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07-28-2013, 09:53 AM	#12
KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Maybe rear drop link,shocker has burst,something left slack after the repair I've even seen the rear seat not latched properly giving a right old noise!
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07-28-2013, 12:25 PM	#13
bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Droplink and shock is fine. Its from the outside. I've noticed that they have slightly overly greased the back of the brake pads on the rear shims. I'm wondering if this excessive grease is causing them to slightly move under vibration?!
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07-28-2013, 12:46 PM	#14
KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Hmm grease is usually a damper for vibration.All of the shims still in place?Or dreaded wheel bolts not tight enough? Kris
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Could well be the shoes,there's 2 spring clips that hold them in position -one maybe loose or has fell out causing the shoes to hit of the disc or the back plate when you're going over bumps
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	Thanks for your help mate, appreciated. From visual inspection they haven't touched anything else (judge by bolt movement/marks). I was thinking it might be those springs too. Hopefully they can sort it tomorrow.
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07-29-2013, 01:29 PM	#20
KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Ahh ok not good,someone should get an arse booting for that in the dealer lol
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