2006 550i screaching brakes
10-06-2009, 08:31 AM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hello all - I have a problem with my front brakes. It is a 2006 550i and the front brakes screach something fierce, even when the aren't applied. Its so embarrasing. I asked the BMW tech and he said that it is common for this car to do this because of the brake sensor, but he offered no remedy. He said the brake system looked fine and that I didn't need new brakes. I told him that I never thought that I would be embarrased to drive a $65k car.
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
10-06-2009, 08:51 AM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,987
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
10-06-2009, 07:49 PM
#3
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1026011' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:51 AM
10-06-2009, 10:47 PM
#4
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: VA
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
what is happening is.. the brake sensor is touching the rotor when you are braking...
sometimes moisture can stuck and can cause those noise but mostly it is coming from metal piece from sensor is touching it...
i replaced just sensor and it didnt make any more noise..
sometimes moisture can stuck and can cause those noise but mostly it is coming from metal piece from sensor is touching it...
i replaced just sensor and it didnt make any more noise..
10-06-2009, 10:49 PM
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 4,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: See sig :)
I had the same problem, even when I got the brakes replaced! Turned out it was a stupid $25 sensor that was worn. There is one in the front left caliper, and one the rear right caliper. Very easy to replace. Infact I have a extra one laying around somewhere here, if it is the case, pm me 
10-07-2009, 09:53 AM
#6
Members
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i CPO bought in Jan 2009
I have a 2006 550i also. got it CPO and had the same problems with the brakes. My dealer replaced the pads (and probably the sensor) and I have not had any noise from the brakes in 6 months now.
10-07-2009, 11:03 AM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
I had this screeching brake problem also, and gave "bedding in the brakes" a try and turns out it works! follow those instructions they may help for you.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
UltimatePeter
DIY: Do It Yourself
5
09-28-2015 09:12 AM