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      12-14-2015, 06:23 PM   #1
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Very loud brake squeal in reverse

Every morning since I first took delivery of my car, when I put it in reverse to get out of the driveway (usually in the morning), the brakes squeal extremely loudly. It sounds like a bucket. Driving forward and braking is quiet/no issues.

Any idea what this could be? I'd like to avoid dealer trip if possible.

If it helps, I'm in a cold climate (central Oregon), but I don't think that would be a factor.

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      12-15-2015, 03:15 AM   #2
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Do they salt the roads there?
Sometimes salt puts a layer of surface rust on the discs. it quickly disappears.

If not, it could be that the rear hand brake disc (inboard) is possibly binding slightly with the cold. The electrically operated Hand brake system does not use a HD spring to pull it back like older manual systems.
As the pads wear in it should disappear.
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      12-15-2015, 10:50 AM   #3
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Every morning since I first took delivery of my car, when I put it in reverse to get out of the driveway (usually in the morning), the brakes squeal extremely loudly. It sounds like a bucket. Driving forward and braking is quiet/no issues.

Any idea what this could be? I'd like to avoid dealer trip if possible.

If it helps, I'm in a cold climate (central Oregon), but I don't think that would be a factor.

Thanks!
I have noticed the same thing a few times. It is not a constant occurrence so it hasn't concerned me yet. Once the car is broken I may be concerned. Let me know if you find out anything. My car goes in next week for the vent behind the glovebox recall and a hood adjustment. Hopefully all this stuff is not a sign of bad manufacturing. A little too early for that assumption though.
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      12-15-2015, 05:03 PM   #4
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I have noticed the same thing a few times. It is not a constant occurrence so it hasn't concerned me yet. Once the car is broken I may be concerned. Let me know if you find out anything. My car goes in next week for the vent behind the glovebox recall and a hood adjustment. Hopefully all this stuff is not a sign of bad manufacturing. A little too early for that assumption though.
Can you detail what this recall is about? Thanks
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      12-16-2015, 01:54 PM   #5
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Can you detail what this recall is about? Thanks
When I get the full details I will let you know. So far all I know is what the dealer has said. Once it goes in for the recall I will ask more questions. It did not seem urgent at all. Here is what they said in the email.

"I am contacting you with regards an open recall on your X1.
BMW has informed us that there is a recall to check and possibly replace a
tube in the instrument paneling on your vehicle."
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Think I have a solution...back into the driveway at night, then you won't have to back out in the morning.
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      12-19-2015, 11:38 AM   #7
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They don't use salt here and temperature doesn't seem to make a difference (sometimes I park in the garage). Very loud and sounds like a busted car.

I'm interested in the recall. I've noticed that on the wood on both doors, it looks like there is a clear coat type layer starting to peel up.
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Had the same issue three times on wifey's 5-days old X1.
iDrive showing a warning as attached. It went away every time after keep driving.

BTW, any further info on recalls mentioned in previous posts?
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Just a suggestion it might be worthwhile to try normal brake bed-in procedure and see if you still get that warning once the brakes are bedded.
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I have tried bedding in the brakes now and the brake squeal coming out of the garage is still around. If it continues much further I will be taking the car back into the dealer again. It is not something a new car should do. We had a brand new 228i loaner before the X1 and had no problems with the squeal.

Please let me know if anyone else is experiencing the same issue.

The X1 went into the dealership last week for a factory recall. It didn't need to be accomplished due to the correct part being installed, some vent behind the glove box. Due to the language barrier with the dealership I didn't get any more info on the recall.
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Anyone else having brake squeal issues? It is starting to get on my nerves. The squeal happens at very low speeds with light pedal pressure going forward and in reverse. In particular when I pull the car out of the garage in the morning and into the garage at night. So both times the car and brakes have been allowed to cool significantly.

I didn't pay $40K+ for a car that sounds like a beater. Any suggestions would be great. The next stop will be making an appointment with the dealership to get this sorted out.
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Anyone else having brake squeal issues? It is starting to get on my nerves. The squeal happens at very low speeds with light pedal pressure going forward and in reverse. In particular when I pull the car out of the garage in the morning and into the garage at night. So both times the car and brakes have been allowed to cool significantly.

I didn't pay $40K+ for a car that sounds like a beater. Any suggestions would be great. The next stop will be making an appointment with the dealership to get this sorted out.

If it has not gone away by now you should take it back to the dealer.
I had a similar issue with a Merc I owned some time ago. It drove me crazy. It turned out to be a faulty brake pad (from new) the liner was separating from the shoe (fixed under warrantee). It scrapped on the rotor in reverse at first then progressed to doing it at low speed in forward. It could also be that some object or grit has imbedded into the pad/s or got between the pad and the cylinder.


Let us all know what it was when you get it sorted
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If it has not gone away by now you should take it back to the dealer.
I had a similar issue with a Merc I owned some time ago. It drove me crazy. It turned out to be a faulty brake pad (from new) the liner was separating from the shoe (fixed under warrantee). It scrapped on the rotor in reverse at first then progressed to doing it at low speed in forward. It could also be that some object or grit has imbedded into the pad/s or got between the pad and the cylinder.


Let us all know what it was when you get it sorted

I was thinking the same thing. My concern is that the dealer won't be able to reproduce the squeal because it only happens during the the times I mentioned. But I will be taking video to show how awful it sounds as proof. Thanks for the advice.
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It is not limited to this model. I used to have this issue with my 135 (2008) and X6 (2011). I had never had this issue prior to 2008 135. It only happened in the cold (below about 45) in reverse. It was embarrassingly loud squeal. I managed to replace my breakpads under the warranty after many complaints but it did not completely fix it. I was told that a new material BMW used for breakpad is causing this. This is not a new issue but it is not unwise to check with your dealer.
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It is not limited to this model. I used to have this issue with my 135 (2008) and X6 (2011). I had never had this issue prior to 2008 135. It only happened in the cold (below about 45) in reverse. It was embarrassingly loud squeal. I managed to replace my breakpads under the warranty after many complaints but it did not completely fix it. I was told that a new material BMW used for breakpad is causing this. This is not a new issue but it is not unwise to check with your dealer.

Good to know. Unfortunately the X1 is doing this now going forward into the garage and reversing out as well. Thanks for the information. I will let you guys know what happens for sure.
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      05-09-2016, 11:08 AM   #16
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Hi howiego, my f48/X1 is also showing a different brake warning and it's not even 2 weeks old. It too went away after numerous engage and disengage of the parking Brake while stationary and at the same time pressing hard on the foot brake.

What's your finding regarding your brake warning issue ? What was being done to resolve the problem ?

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Good to know. Unfortunately the X1 is doing this now going forward into the garage and reversing out as well. Thanks for the information. I will let you guys know what happens for sure.
What was the outcome of your dealer visit ?

Was the issued fixed and what exactly was fixed ?
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