my brakes are not ready to be changed but ive had a squeal since ive picked up the car in july. sometines during normal driving and almost always when i first touch the brake pedal. its not a normal low brake pad noise its more of a high pitched, nails on chalk board sound. anyone dealing with this?

 

I have the same exact problem. When I first touch the brake, my right rear pads squeak. I have been to BMW numerous times who have told me my brakes are fine ! Since the rear brake sensor is back there, I think this might be causing the squeal.

 

is it worth changing the sensor? expensive?

 

I had this problem a few months back, it was the faulty sensors that were causing the noise. I took it into servicing and they replaced all of my brake pads. There is a thread about this showing a actual bmw bulletin type paper on this as a common issue. If anything take that to the dealer just in case. For me, I made sure when i pulled up to the line that everyone could hear my problem haha. Hope this helps you out, good luck.

 

just found pdf on brake squeal, thanx again fellas...

 

i have this too

its so annoying, guess I have to go the BMW

 

i have it too. on my 2008. i dont know if it is 2006 and prior specific like the bulliten seems to indicate

 

I had a similar noise on my 07 530i. Complained to the dealer and they replaced the rear sensors.

Every once in a while it will still squeal under light braking, but a good hard stomp on the brakes will take care of it for a while. I've also noticed that it happens more when brake dust accumulates, so be sure to spray it out good when you wash the car.

 

good to know. im going to be painting my calipers soon so when i take the wheels off i may replace the sensors, depending on the cost. ill let you guys know

 

My car squeeled today a ton at red lights. I feel embarrassed to have some crazy squealing that sounds like some old piece of junk car when I stop.