335d rear brakes grinding after 40 000km?

335dM · 12-22-2011, 06:50 AM

Is this normal? After 40000 km the rear brakes are over?

Glim · 12-22-2011, 07:58 AM

Check your pad thickness, they should still have plenty of life left (3mm or less = replace.) Check the rotors for uneven wear or rough spots and deep grooves; the entire face should be shiny.

DieselDiner · 12-22-2011, 02:20 PM

The traction control really eats the rear brakes under slippery conditions; have you driven a lot in snow/ice? That *might* explain it...

335dM · 12-22-2011, 03:02 PM

Actuallly, I found the problem, salt was stuck in between the rotor and pad
Lol

Glim · 12-23-2011, 12:33 PM

Glad you found it

So the salt rock was jammed in the caliper beside the pad and was rubbing like a rock on the rotor? Crazy stuff.

DieselDiner · 12-23-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 335dM

Actuallly, I found the problem, salt was stuck in between the rotor and pad
Lol

Isn't it wonderful when something potentially bad turns into a lol moment! Happy Holidays!

12-22-2011, 06:50 AM	#1
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Check your pad thickness, they should still have plenty of life left (3mm or less = replace.) Check the rotors for uneven wear or rough spots and deep grooves; the entire face should be shiny.
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DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 486 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	The traction control really eats the rear brakes under slippery conditions; have you driven a lot in snow/ice? That might explain it...
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335dM Major 128 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 335d m package Join Date: May 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Actuallly, I found the problem, salt was stuck in between the rotor and pad Lol
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12-23-2011, 12:33 PM	#5
Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Glad you found it So the salt rock was jammed in the caliper beside the pad and was rubbing like a rock on the rotor? Crazy stuff.
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