Slight noise when driving slow every time tire rotates

elite. · 06-30-2015, 03:07 PM

I recently did brakes. All 4 corners. Akeobono pads with Zimmerman rotors. Seems to be a nice combo. I just had the top down the other day and noticed a slight what seems to be binding noise as the tire rotates. It happens while in the brake and off. Thought it was the pad rubbing or something but its the same either way. It's almost like a low/flat tire but I got 35lbs so its not that. Any ideas?

Phil325i · 07-01-2015, 03:57 PM

Could be the dust shield rubbing on the back of the rotor...

elite. · 07-01-2015, 03:59 PM

Thanks Phil. Got similar response from another bmw friend. I'll pull the wheel and check tonight. Thanks! Hopefully the rotor isn't damaged.

Gary@TireRack · 07-02-2015, 10:09 AM

This is pretty common and just happened to me about a month ago.

elite. · 07-02-2015, 10:19 AM

So Gary.....is it normal.....do I just drive through it?

Gary@TireRack · 07-06-2015, 08:10 AM

Try to get under there and bend it back, or simply take the car back to the brake shop and have them do it.

aw42104 · 07-07-2015, 10:38 PM

Hey there! I had the same exact thing on the left front right after the dealer installed new Conti's. After about 10k miles i noticed it getting worse and took it back and it was determined the wheel bearing was bad. With the new hub, it is silent. Car had 31k miles on it when it started.

elite. · 07-08-2015, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the reply. I happen to be replacing rear tires now so I'll know shortly whatbthe deal is. Ill have eliminated brakes cause they are new and tires as well. We shall see. If its just the beginning stages I'll hold off and replace next season, its not horrible, slightly noticable.

06-30-2015, 03:07 PM	#1
elite. First Lieutenant 33 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: home iTrader: (2)	Slight noise when driving slow every time tire rotates I recently did brakes. All 4 corners. Akeobono pads with Zimmerman rotors. Seems to be a nice combo. I just had the top down the other day and noticed a slight what seems to be binding noise as the tire rotates. It happens while in the brake and off. Thought it was the pad rubbing or something but its the same either way. It's almost like a low/flat tire but I got 35lbs so its not that. Any ideas?
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07-01-2015, 03:57 PM	#2
Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Could be the dust shield rubbing on the back of the rotor... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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07-01-2015, 03:59 PM	#3
elite. First Lieutenant 33 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: home iTrader: (2)	Thanks Phil. Got similar response from another bmw friend. I'll pull the wheel and check tonight. Thanks! Hopefully the rotor isn't damaged.
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07-02-2015, 10:09 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	This is pretty common and just happened to me about a month ago. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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07-02-2015, 10:19 AM	#5
elite. First Lieutenant 33 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: home iTrader: (2)	So Gary.....is it normal.....do I just drive through it?
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07-06-2015, 08:10 AM	#6
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Try to get under there and bend it back, or simply take the car back to the brake shop and have them do it. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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07-07-2015, 10:38 PM	#7
aw42104 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CenCal iTrader: (0)	Hey there! I had the same exact thing on the left front right after the dealer installed new Conti's. After about 10k miles i noticed it getting worse and took it back and it was determined the wheel bearing was bad. With the new hub, it is silent. Car had 31k miles on it when it started.
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07-08-2015, 07:02 AM	#8
elite. First Lieutenant 33 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: home iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the reply. I happen to be replacing rear tires now so I'll know shortly whatbthe deal is. Ill have eliminated brakes cause they are new and tires as well. We shall see. If its just the beginning stages I'll hold off and replace next season, its not horrible, slightly noticable.
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