Wheel squealing

Nedim · 03-31-2010, 03:28 PM

Hi there guys I bought a 335i a few months ago and I am hearing a squeal from the front passenger wheel as I accelerate. My bmw dealer is shitty and i dont trust them. I took my car multiple times and they say its a break squeal. How could this be if its just happening when im going at slow speeds or accelerating, and NOT breaking? its also just coming from that one wheel...any help is appreciated, thanks!

Nedim · 04-01-2010, 11:08 AM

anyone know?

BKV122 · 04-01-2010, 05:10 PM

could it possibly be the rear hats squeaking maybe?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354684

Nedim · 04-01-2010, 05:26 PM

thanks, its coming from the front only

rault18 · 04-01-2010, 06:27 PM

I have the exact same problem and if i move the steering wheel to the left it stops..its annoying and embarassing

please anyone has a permanent fix? seems in that thread that there is none!!

Nedim · 04-02-2010, 08:04 AM

I am calling my bmw dealer today and telling them about this puma code..I will keep ou posted and tell you what happens man

Icysheet · 06-09-2010, 09:47 AM

Any update on this? I just picked up a 2007 335i and I have the same issue. Thanks!

Nedim · 06-10-2010, 10:30 PM

Nope, i have taken my car for this a number of times. They said "its normal to BMW spec" its annoying as hell. I think i am putting new pads and sensors in soon

Evil E90 · 06-10-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nedim

Hi there guys I bought a 335i a few months ago and I am hearing a squeal from the front passenger wheel as I accelerate. My bmw dealer is shitty and i dont trust them. I took my car multiple times and they say its a break squeal. How could this be if its just happening when im going at slow speeds or accelerating, and NOT breaking? its also just coming from that one wheel...any help is appreciated, thanks!

I feel your anger on this subject. My right rear wheel squeals when I am doing 35mph. Traffic on the freeway is the worse. It's loud. I can hear it in my cabin with windows up. I took it to two dealers four times in the past for this problem. It surprises me to see them scratch their heads about this. They changed the brake pads, re grazed them, changed the brake pad sensor. It was fixed for a year but now it's back like it was before. I don't know what to do now. My warranty is expired and I have to pay $50 for them to look at it. Good luck finding out what it might be.

2008E90TT · 09-02-2010, 07:07 PM

I just noticed mine doing the same thing. Front passenger wheel. I hear it on acceleration in lower gears and also on turns.

jhilsinho · 09-02-2010, 08:58 PM

I have had the same issue for a long time.

The dealer can't find the problem, but my brother who checked my car said that the caliper piston might not be returning on time and correct distance.

I believe we should make a group and approach BMW officially about this issue.

Its highly unacceptable the answer that the dealers have given us: standard noise... many do it in normal condition... its a BMW thing... SHAME ON THEM!!!

SpdLmtNA · 09-03-2010, 03:34 PM

Add me to the list... same thing happens with me. I believe the issue is a result of the caliper bushing getting old and causing the pad to lightly scrape against the rotor. Maybe I'll try some antisqueek goo and eventually get back to you guys... but I wont be doing this for some time, so dont hold your breath.

Assuming it is the bushing, then we'll probably all need new calipers or, the cheaper method, purchase a rebuild kit and put on a new rubber bushing.

Sigmachimde · 09-03-2010, 03:40 PM

Hey Guys,

Same thing is happening to me at low speeds especially while turning. Please keep me posted on the issue because I had the dealer assess and still no solution to the problem.

Sigmachimde · 09-03-2010, 03:41 PM

I just got off the phone with BMW customer service today about hpfp problems as well as injectors/plugs. I think I may call my rep back and let her know about this.

Chriztofor · 09-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Wheels squealing? Use your pimp hand and bitch slap it.

Seriously, squealing when accelerating? I would take the tires off and check out the rotors. If the rotors look fine then you may want to apply anti-squeal paste on each pad.

Chriztofor · 09-03-2010, 03:56 PM

Here is a DIY. He applied anti-squeal on his brakes. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76418

Couch · 06-28-2011, 02:19 PM

I'm bumping this up because I've had this problem for a while. It's in the dealer today and I've now told them about it for the third time. My SA just called and said they can't replicate it. Bullshit! Its there constantly. I hear it everyday!

Edit: they finally heard it and found its coming from the rear. Just an FYI.

03-31-2010, 03:28 PM	#1
Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	Wheel squealing Hi there guys I bought a 335i a few months ago and I am hearing a squeal from the front passenger wheel as I accelerate. My bmw dealer is shitty and i dont trust them. I took my car multiple times and they say its a break squeal. How could this be if its just happening when im going at slow speeds or accelerating, and NOT breaking? its also just coming from that one wheel...any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	anyone know?
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	could it possibly be the rear hats squeaking maybe? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354684 __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	thanks, its coming from the front only
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04-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#5
rault18 Lieutenant 19 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: las vegas iTrader: (2)	I have the exact same problem and if i move the steering wheel to the left it stops..its annoying and embarassing please anyone has a permanent fix? seems in that thread that there is none!!
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04-02-2010, 08:04 AM	#6
Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	I am calling my bmw dealer today and telling them about this puma code..I will keep ou posted and tell you what happens man
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06-09-2010, 09:47 AM	#7
Icysheet USN 8 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2015 Estoril Blue 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, CA iTrader: (0)	Any update on this? I just picked up a 2007 335i and I have the same issue. Thanks!
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06-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	Nope, i have taken my car for this a number of times. They said "its normal to BMW spec" its annoying as hell. I think i am putting new pads and sensors in soon
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09-02-2010, 07:07 PM	#10
2008E90TT Private 13 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I just noticed mine doing the same thing. Front passenger wheel. I hear it on acceleration in lower gears and also on turns.
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09-02-2010, 08:58 PM	#11
jhilsinho Banned 28 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 335I 07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pothole capital of the world iTrader: (0)	Front passenger side I have had the same issue for a long time. The dealer can't find the problem, but my brother who checked my car said that the caliper piston might not be returning on time and correct distance. I believe we should make a group and approach BMW officially about this issue. Its highly unacceptable the answer that the dealers have given us: standard noise... many do it in normal condition... its a BMW thing... SHAME ON THEM!!!
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09-03-2010, 03:34 PM	#12
SpdLmtNA Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Add me to the list... same thing happens with me. I believe the issue is a result of the caliper bushing getting old and causing the pad to lightly scrape against the rotor. Maybe I'll try some antisqueek goo and eventually get back to you guys... but I wont be doing this for some time, so dont hold your breath. Assuming it is the bushing, then we'll probably all need new calipers or, the cheaper method, purchase a rebuild kit and put on a new rubber bushing.
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09-03-2010, 03:40 PM	#13
Sigmachimde Private First Class 13 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys, Same thing is happening to me at low speeds especially while turning. Please keep me posted on the issue because I had the dealer assess and still no solution to the problem.
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Sigmachimde Private First Class 13 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 08' 135 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roslindale MA iTrader: (0)	I just got off the phone with BMW customer service today about hpfp problems as well as injectors/plugs. I think I may call my rep back and let her know about this.
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09-03-2010, 03:52 PM	#15
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Wheels squealing? Use your pimp hand and bitch slap it. Seriously, squealing when accelerating? I would take the tires off and check out the rotors. If the rotors look fine then you may want to apply anti-squeal paste on each pad. Attached Images __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Here is a DIY. He applied anti-squeal on his brakes. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76418 __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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06-28-2011, 02:19 PM	#17
Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I'm bumping this up because I've had this problem for a while. It's in the dealer today and I've now told them about it for the third time. My SA just called and said they can't replicate it. Bullshit! Its there constantly. I hear it everyday! Edit: they finally heard it and found its coming from the rear. Just an FYI. Last edited by Couch; 06-28-2011 at 05:09 PM..
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