Groaning sound under slow braking
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I was stuck in some slow traffic the other day, and noticed a "groaning" sound under slow braking. I have now noticed it a couple other times since. It's not brake squeaking pad against rotor sound, more like some part relatedd to the ABS system pr electric pump... any thoughts?
Thanks, SebasSF
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I often get this screeching sound under heavy braking.
But that comes from my wife.
But that comes from my wife.
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@Kell lol nice one.
I get something similar when lifting off the brake. Usually when the car is at a complete stop or I just started it and I lift off the break I get a "groaning" sort of sound as well. Car is due for a checkup this month so will double check what that is. I don't believe it's supposed to do that. Does your sound happen in the similar way or is it when rolling and then softly pressing on the brakes?
I get something similar when lifting off the brake. Usually when the car is at a complete stop or I just started it and I lift off the break I get a "groaning" sort of sound as well. Car is due for a checkup this month so will double check what that is. I don't believe it's supposed to do that. Does your sound happen in the similar way or is it when rolling and then softly pressing on the brakes?
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I had the same issue and the dealer replaced the rear brake pads under some type of bulletin . I have to say that I still hear is some times.
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I have the answer.... it's tyre noise not braking noise as I suspected.
I've just changed to winter tyres & now it's completely silent. Previously I had Uniroyal's (not run-flats) and they groaned at low speed on smooth surfaces
Easy way to confirm, slow down to about 5mph on a smooth road where you'd normally hear the groaning then lift our foot off the brake....the noise continues (well it did on mine) so it cant be brakes. Anything above 5mph and you don't hear it hence it's easy to think it's a low speed braking noise.
Hope this helps
JR
I've just changed to winter tyres & now it's completely silent. Previously I had Uniroyal's (not run-flats) and they groaned at low speed on smooth surfaces
Easy way to confirm, slow down to about 5mph on a smooth road where you'd normally hear the groaning then lift our foot off the brake....the noise continues (well it did on mine) so it cant be brakes. Anything above 5mph and you don't hear it hence it's easy to think it's a low speed braking noise.
Hope this helps
JR
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I have the answer.... it's tyre noise not braking noise as I suspected.
I've just changed to winter tyres & now it's completely silent. Previously I had Uniroyal's (not run-flats) and they groaned at low speed on smooth surfaces
Easy way to confirm, slow down to about 5mph on a smooth road where you'd normally hear the groaning then lift our foot off the brake....the noise continues (well it did on mine) so it cant be brakes. Anything above 5mph and you don't hear it hence it's easy to think it's a low speed braking noise.
Hope this helps
JR
I've just changed to winter tyres & now it's completely silent. Previously I had Uniroyal's (not run-flats) and they groaned at low speed on smooth surfaces
Easy way to confirm, slow down to about 5mph on a smooth road where you'd normally hear the groaning then lift our foot off the brake....the noise continues (well it did on mine) so it cant be brakes. Anything above 5mph and you don't hear it hence it's easy to think it's a low speed braking noise.
Hope this helps
JR
Tell me more about the uniroyals ? I am thinking of changing my RFT's on my E61 to standard tyres, but can't seem to find anything that matched the load rating in standard rubber.
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