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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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After changed to new brake sensors and pads, my brakes continues to make noise.
I went see the service advisor to discuss the problem.
He told me BMW's are high performance vehicles, I need to brake agressively to not have the brake noise.
What he means brake needs to be at certain temperature(hot) to not make noises.
We decide to keep a eye on it see what happens.
Has anyone hear similar to this?
BTW, My brake still making nasty noises...
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Old May 1, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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I haven't replaced mine. They are still original pads, but they make squeaky noise sometimes, really embarrassing.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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I noticed that each time my brakes make noise, one or two aggressive brakes and the squeaking noise immediatly stops. This may confirm what you dealer told you.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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I confirm too. Just one or two hard breakes, not all the time, otherwise you'll wear down brake pads and rotors quickly. Not to mention passangers or tail integrity...
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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I have tried that hard braking, but it doesnt work for me...
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Old May 2, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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It happens to me too, its embarrasing around people. Feels like I'm driving a Yugo
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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I think it's still the brake sensors. Mine was doing it too and my tech showed me what a sensor looks like. I can't remember for sure but I think there's a newer sensor design which was on national back order at the time my car was in for service. I haven't been notified yet that the parts are in so maybe your dealer installed the older sensors?
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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You might want to look into procedures for "bedding" your brake pads properly. It might help with the noise a little. Here is a link to start:

http://www.pagidusa.com/bedding_in_procedure.htm
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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My brake only make noises when I apply light brake, may be it is still the sensor problem?
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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That's pretty much the same symptom I have. Sometimes, it makes the noise with no brake applied at all.

The tech said for sure it's the sensor issue...
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