[jimmyca69]

Evening all,

Not sure if this is an issue but lately I have noticed that my car makes somewhat of a creaking noise when pressing the brake pedal. Not brake squeal but when stopped and in N and I am pressing down the brake pedal. I noticed this when I stopped at a drive-thru and was paying. I put car into N and was stopped but from habit I put my foot on the brake pedal to make sure it didn't roll forward. As I had window open I could hear the creaking clearly. I could also replicate it when back at home on the drive when pressing the brake pedal when stationary, I also tested it rolling forward on drive and same noise.

Should it creak that much? Planning to take to garage to check but wanted to confirm it isn't normal before I go back to garage for first time since I bought her last March.

thanks

[recall5150]

I have this. Only started around 20k miles. Sounds something needs lubrication. Might be my ankle, though

[SkyJawa]

you need to lube up your pedal

[jimmyca69]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

you need to lube up your pedal

The noise though is from the brakes themselves, not inside cabin. More so like the calipers?

I will take it in to BMW to be sure, I just wondered if they were known to do this.

[russelldav]

Why are you using Neutral?

[jimmyca69]

Originally Posted by russelldav

Why are you using Neutral?

Does it matter?

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

Does it matter?

I only ask because when I release the brake in D very gently you get a characteristic creaking as the car's natural forward momentum overcomes the friction of the pads that are still applied lightly. This sounds like what you have except you are stationary and in N so there should be no forward pull from the gearbox.

I never use Neutral so was intrigued why you use it.

[ukbeemerboy]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

The noise though is from the brakes themselves, not inside cabin. More so like the calipers?

I will take it in to BMW to be sure, I just wondered if they were known to do this.

It's just the slack being taken out of the drive train when you select neutral. Don't you get the same when you select drive?

[jimmyca69]

I get the same with drive, same with park, same with N.

[jimmyca69]

Originally Posted by russelldav

I only ask because when I release the brake in D very gently you get a characteristic creaking as the car's natural forward momentum overcomes the friction of the pads that are still applied lightly. This sounds like what you have except you are stationary and in N so there should be no forward pull from the gearbox.

I never use Neutral so was intrigued why you use it.

Car is stationary and the noise is when I press the brake pedal

[nascot]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

Car is stationary and the noise is when I press the brake pedal

I get a slight creaking when pressing the brake pedal when stationary. I only notice it when I've got the window down in the car park at work. If I press it harder the creaking increases. Nothing to do with drive/neutral etc as I'm not moving. I've only done 3,500 miles as well so it's odd.

[jimmyca69]

Originally Posted by nascot

I get a slight creaking when pressing the brake pedal when stationary. I only notice it when I've got the window down in the car park at work. If I press it harder the creaking increases. Nothing to do with drive/neutral etc as I'm not moving. I've only done 3,500 miles as well so it's odd.

Sounds same as mine, noise more noticeable outside when window down, press it harder and noise increases.

Must be something that needs lubing, always the way , but still plan to take it to local dealer to have it checked out just in case it is caliper issue or leads to something more if nothing done.

[nascot]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

Sounds same as mine, noise more noticeable outside when window down, press it harder and noise increases.

Must be something that needs lubing, always the way , but still plan to take it to local dealer to have it checked out just in case it is caliper issue or leads to something more if nothing done.

Sounds like exactly the same thing. Local dealer trip for me as well.

[jimmyca69]

Rang dealer, they said to drop it in after explaining.

I asked about a loan car so I could drop it off on Friday as I will have my youngest son with me so rather not hang around. Was told too short notice for loan car.

Was offered next Tuesday for loan car as next week is half term so will have eldest with me, but chargeable £12 to cover insurance. This took me by surprise - have dealt with Honda, Ford, Mercedes and never been charged for loan car for this type of thing.

Am I being too harsh or should I expect better service than this? I spent 34k with them less than a year ago....maybe I am having a bad day.

[Rukka]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

Rang dealer, they said to drop it in after explaining.

I asked about a loan car so I could drop it off on Friday as I will have my youngest son with me so rather not hang around. Was told too short notice for loan car.

Was offered next Tuesday for loan car as next week is half term so will have eldest with me, but chargeable £12 to cover insurance. This took me by surprise - have dealt with Honda, Ford, Mercedes and never been charged for loan car for this type of thing.

Am I being too harsh or should I expect better service than this? I spent 34k with them less than a year ago....maybe I am having a bad day.

I've never paid for a loan car with my dealer. If it's a warranty issue then I really don't see why you should pay either. Different I suppose if you are out of warranty or having paid work done - but that said, I didn't pay either for a loan car when I had some cosmetic bodywork done by same dealer.

[russelldav]

Originally Posted by jamesca80

Rang dealer, they said to drop it in after explaining.

I asked about a loan car so I could drop it off on Friday as I will have my youngest son with me so rather not hang around. Was told too short notice for loan car.

Was offered next Tuesday for loan car as next week is half term so will have eldest with me, but chargeable £12 to cover insurance. This took me by surprise - have dealt with Honda, Ford, Mercedes and never been charged for loan car for this type of thing.

Am I being too harsh or should I expect better service than this? I spent 34k with them less than a year ago....maybe I am having a bad day.

Wait until it's confirmed as warranty by BMW UK then they'll be falling over themselves to offer your a courtesy car so they can make a bit of margin passing on the cost.

[Kennyg71]

Hi guys. Anyone had this issue with blue Msport callipers as I have this type noise from nsf of my 330d. Dry creaking sound very noticeable if brake presses when stationary. New genuine pads fitted by dealer less than 1k miles ago. Thanks

[Vodiebaz]

Any one have a solution to this as mine is doing this and it’s really bad and embarrassing.
320d msport xdrive with the blue msport brakes

[F30_Paul_]

bringing this thread back to life. i have this issue and i have no clue what it is.

anybody have a true diagnosis of what is causing this? its so annoying…

(video link below)

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