brake pads rubbing?

petelazro · 05-27-2014, 01:44 PM

hi guys i had done my brake pads and rotors 2013 august and today i have 24K KM on the car since then. I need to change my pads again.

i do about 80% city and 20% highway. I do not brake last minute or speed and then brake around town. typical normal driving.

Now i know there are so many factors in driving but does 24K for pads and rotors seem even someone conceivable? or are my pads rubbing?

the rotors are really hot when i touch them after driving. I do here a slight howling noise(but it might be my tires)

If they are rubbing.. what could be the cause? caliper?

petelazro · 05-28-2014, 10:24 AM

BUMP?

PhaseP · 05-29-2014, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by petelazro

BUMP?

Stuck or worn out caliper pins or their bushing guides may cause them to stick. I think this condition would cause one side of the pad wear out a lot then the other side. Not expert on this though.

VTECaddict · 05-29-2014, 12:56 PM

Rotors are supposed to be hot after using the brakes. What brand of pads did you go with?

avocet · 05-29-2014, 01:16 PM

What sort of pad and rotor thickness do you have remaining? Has your service brake warning come on?

Or did a mechanic say you need brakes?

petelazro · 06-03-2014, 10:32 AM

im using original BMW parts from dealer. the light went off. I keep resetting it and its good for 1-2 weeks then comes on again. I'm going to inspect the brake pads tonight. I am also getting a squeaking noise from the brakes at slow speeds while turning in my underground parking.

pj.rodriguez · 06-04-2014, 06:08 AM

Did you replace the sensors when you changed pads or just use the same ones?

petelazro · 06-05-2014, 12:42 PM

changed the sensor.. i just checked my pads. they seem to have about 6-7mm left(almost double of the backing plate. so i assume its the sensor. the rotors didnt show any signs of irregular wear. must be the sensor.

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petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	brake pads rubbing? hi guys i had done my brake pads and rotors 2013 august and today i have 24K KM on the car since then. I need to change my pads again. i do about 80% city and 20% highway. I do not brake last minute or speed and then brake around town. typical normal driving. Now i know there are so many factors in driving but does 24K for pads and rotors seem even someone conceivable? or are my pads rubbing? the rotors are really hot when i touch them after driving. I do here a slight howling noise(but it might be my tires) If they are rubbing.. what could be the cause? caliper? __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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avocet Major 252 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 2011 X5d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	What sort of pad and rotor thickness do you have remaining? Has your service brake warning come on? Or did a mechanic say you need brakes?
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petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	im using original BMW parts from dealer. the light went off. I keep resetting it and its good for 1-2 weeks then comes on again. I'm going to inspect the brake pads tonight. I am also getting a squeaking noise from the brakes at slow speeds while turning in my underground parking. __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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petelazro Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	changed the sensor.. i just checked my pads. they seem to have about 6-7mm left(almost double of the backing plate. so i assume its the sensor. the rotors didnt show any signs of irregular wear. must be the sensor. __________________ 2008 E90 328 X-drive -KW V1- Auto-Sport-Blacklines-LED interior lighting Summer: Style 195 F-225/40/18 R-255/35/18 on Bridgestone RE760 Sport Winter: Style 161 - Sottozero RFT 225/45/17 square
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