Clank while braking
02-03-2010, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sapphire Black
I searched the forum and couldn't find anything like this.
Every time I press the brake pedal (while the car is moving) there is a loud click from the front of the car. It only does it one time per braking. No noise when I let off the brake.
I think it something needs to be lubricated in the front end, but not really sure. I was hoping someone could help. Thanks in advance.
Every time I press the brake pedal (while the car is moving) there is a loud click from the front of the car. It only does it one time per braking. No noise when I let off the brake.
I think it something needs to be lubricated in the front end, but not really sure. I was hoping someone could help. Thanks in advance.
02-03-2010, 05:43 PM
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What year ? # miles ? Any recent brake or suspension repairs ?
If not a brake pad fitment (pads loose in the caliper / anti-rattle shims not installed) issue another source of a clicking sound when braking is worn control arm bushings.
If not a brake pad fitment (pads loose in the caliper / anti-rattle shims not installed) issue another source of a clicking sound when braking is worn control arm bushings.
02-03-2010, 08:24 PM
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The worn control arm bushing should be the culprit based on the sound.
It's a 2005 545i with 77k.
No recent repairs. The brakes have been maintained.
Thanks for the reply
It's a 2005 545i with 77k.
No recent repairs. The brakes have been maintained.
Thanks for the reply
02-03-2010, 09:07 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport Package, Black/Grey. Got it July 09.
Model Year: 2004
i had this same problem right after i took my car in for service at the stealers... i never had the clanking before, and when i was gettin my car back, my SA told me the control arm bushings were cracked and that they would fix it for $800 
i think they're like $100 for the parts!! anyways, it clanked for a week or so and eventually went away... i'm still convinced the stealers had something to do with it as i have no warranty and they have a huge smile on their faces every time i take the car there 
hopefully your's is just a "phase" as well...
but either way, check the bushing, if they're the culprits, look for an independent shop to fix em cuz $800 is highway robbery IMHO
GL
i think they're like $100 for the parts!! anyways, it clanked for a week or so and eventually went away... i'm still convinced the stealers had something to do with it as i have no warranty and they have a huge smile on their faces every time i take the car there hopefully your's is just a "phase" as well...but either way, check the bushing, if they're the culprits, look for an independent shop to fix em cuz $800 is highway robbery IMHO
GL
02-03-2010, 09:12 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport Package, Black/Grey. Got it July 09.
Model Year: 2004
part number i believe is 31120305612 @ $98.93 for a pair
or a quick google search gave me this:
http://koperformance.com/online_orde...31120305612-10
but find out if its the bushings for sure before you buy because I'm no expert here!!
or a quick google search gave me this:
http://koperformance.com/online_orde...31120305612-10
but find out if its the bushings for sure before you buy because I'm no expert here!!
02-08-2010, 06:46 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sapphire Black
Thanks! I'll take it to my independent shop and have them check it out before I buy any parts. I appreciate the advice!
02-17-2010, 02:56 AM
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This happened to me on an older 5 series. It scared the crap out of me because it was such a loud bang every time I broke. The harder I broke at higher speeds the louder the bang. An engine mount had cracked and broken so everytime I broke the engine would bang off the chassis. Costed ?130 including labour.
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