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03-05-2010, 01:08 AM
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03-06-2010, 07:26 AM
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I've got about 20k on my current pads and they have been making the sound for the last 5k (iDrive says Ive got better than 30k left on front and rears). Since there is still so much meat on them, I'm considering it an 'audible feature' to let me know they are working. I'll do the next pad change myself and switch to something quieter.
03-07-2010, 07:47 PM
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well, not sure if such issue is common or not but I felt BMW (stock) rotors sucks! I dont have such problem in other Jap cars 
was told (prelim study by my mechanic friend) that bcos my rotos had warped alittle, hence the high pitch sound sometimes when I brake to stop.
BMW unable to provide me any replacement under warranty as they are classified as waer n tear parts...so I guess the only way is change rotors, and also to my carbon brake pads.
will post some pic of the change next week...
was told (prelim study by my mechanic friend) that bcos my rotos had warped alittle, hence the high pitch sound sometimes when I brake to stop.
BMW unable to provide me any replacement under warranty as they are classified as waer n tear parts...so I guess the only way is change rotors, and also to my carbon brake pads.
will post some pic of the change next week...
03-07-2010, 09:30 PM
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well, not sure if such issue is common or not but I felt BMW (stock) rotors sucks! I dont have such problem in other Jap cars 
was told (prelim study by my mechanic friend) that bcos my rotos had warped alittle, hence the high pitch sound sometimes when I brake to stop.
BMW unable to provide me any replacement under warranty as they are classified as waer n tear parts...so I guess the only way is change rotors, and also to my carbon brake pads.
will post some pic of the change next week...
was told (prelim study by my mechanic friend) that bcos my rotos had warped alittle, hence the high pitch sound sometimes when I brake to stop.
BMW unable to provide me any replacement under warranty as they are classified as waer n tear parts...so I guess the only way is change rotors, and also to my carbon brake pads.
will post some pic of the change next week...
yeah the problem is becoming familiar fast, i'm having the same symptoms here, minus the mechanic friend.
so i'm just checking out my options, whether it's going to be simply changing pads, or going aftermarket with the whole thing
hmmmmmm..no decisions yet
03-18-2010, 09:25 PM
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had my rotors and brake pad replaced
finally no more high pitch sound, and very strong braking from my carbon pads
MOST IMPORTANT, no more sound!
slotted rotors
cool carbon pads
finally no more high pitch sound, and very strong braking from my carbon pads
MOST IMPORTANT, no more sound!
slotted rotors
cool carbon pads
03-19-2010, 12:22 AM
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had my rotors and brake pad replaced
finally no more high pitch sound, and very strong braking from my carbon pads
MOST IMPORTANT, no more sound!
slotted rotors
Attachment 101413
cool carbon pads
Attachment 101414Attachment 101415
finally no more high pitch sound, and very strong braking from my carbon pads
MOST IMPORTANT, no more sound!
slotted rotors
Attachment 101413
cool carbon pads
Attachment 101414Attachment 101415
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03-20-2010, 04:33 PM
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update:
I may have taken a chunk out of the life of my winter's, but after a few 0-60-0's, the squeak/squeal went away.... hmpf.....
Date went well btw lol
I may have taken a chunk out of the life of my winter's, but after a few 0-60-0's, the squeak/squeal went away.... hmpf.....
Date went well btw lol