[Andrew93]

I have a 2007 328xi. Over the last few weeks I have noticed a rubbing sound from my drivers side rear, I figured the e-brake was dislodged, took it all apart and it looked fine, noise remained after messing with dust shield. I put a new rotor on and it sounded better rubbing wise, but I noticed the rim was pretty warm/hot after a 20 mile drive. E brake is not over tight, too loose if anything, other side is fine.

I had the passenger rear bearing done about 5,000 miles ago, but that was howling like a typical bearing. This is not noisy, I checked the caliper and it was not frozen and slides worked good and easily came off the rotor. No burning brake smell. Could a bad wheel bearing cause all the heat/friction and not be loud?

Car has 146k on it

Thanks

Andrew

[B58daworld]

I don't think I've seen a bearing cause excess heat. Certainly possible. I would look more into the caliper. It may not be seized but sticking. The wheel itself will also get very warm and radiate heat.

[Andrew93]

Originally Posted by B58daworld

I don't think I've seen a bearing cause excess heat. Certainly possible. I would look more into the caliper. It may not be seized but sticking. The wheel itself will also get very warm and radiate heat.

I thought the same. Since the first post I took the caliper back apart and cleaned it up, knocked a bunch of rust off, I guess I'll have to see if that helps on my ride to work tomorrow

[whyzee125]

Sticking caliper, perhaps?

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Sticking caliper will do that.