01-29-2013, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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Squeaky brakes in cold weather...
I know there must be other similar thread out there but I wanted to start a different one, apologies in advance for those who have a problem with it. We've had some pretty cold temperatures in Chicago lately and every time I got in my car after about a half mile of driving the car would make very loud brake noises from about 30mph until I stop. The noise would usually come when applying the brake gradually. Well today we have a heat wave and its about 55 degrees, I didn't have any brake squeaking this morning. Is this normal and I shouldn't worry about it? Thank you in advance for any suggestions, and insight.
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01-29-2013, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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I've driven in very cold, 10 to 20F, temps as well as somewhat warm in the 50s and had no squeaking at either temp. I doubt the air temp would cause, or even exacerbate any brake noise. That's my only insight, no idea why you're getting the noise in the first place.
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02-01-2013, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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It is due to the weather for sure. In Chicago as well, and my X5M brakes are screaming in the recent cold days we have had. BMW uses a higher temp pad on their cars so they make some noise until up to an optimal temp.
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02-05-2013, 12:08 PM | #4 |
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I have the same thing happening to me but did notice it when braking gradually from 20mph to 0mph. Also I did notice it as well on cold temperatures especially and it went away when it got warmer and came back again on a colder day. I've took in in to the dealer for service and complained about the braking noise and that this would happen on a new model. The dealer blamed it on the brake dust but I dont think he knew what he was talking about, but seeing your post now it makes sense.
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02-10-2013, 01:46 PM | #5 |
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My m5 does squeak when the brakes aren't warmed up, usually below 35 degrees but not as bad as my X5m. The x5m brakes wake up my neighbors when I back it up the garage.
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