E82 Small Issue after brake/pad replacement
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I've got an E82 125i which is currently nearing 189k miles, and is generally running well apart from one small issue that's appeared recently.
To get it through it's MOT I had to fit new rear discs, pads and handbrake shoes to fix a very ineffective handbrake. This worked well, and it can finally hold it's own weight at uphill junctions, however since then I have noticed some strange behaviour from the rear.
It doesn't happen when first starting on the drive, however if I've been driving for a while, then reverse into a parking space, there is a small crunch from the rear when first applying the brakes in reverse. It doesn't happen again unless I move forwards, brake and then reverse again.
Gemini suggests it may be simply a case that the new rear pads are slightly too small and are shifting around when braking in reverse.
Does this sound correct? Car otherwise drives absolutely fine, no untowards noises when braking or changing gear, even agressively.
To get it through it's MOT I had to fit new rear discs, pads and handbrake shoes to fix a very ineffective handbrake. This worked well, and it can finally hold it's own weight at uphill junctions, however since then I have noticed some strange behaviour from the rear.
It doesn't happen when first starting on the drive, however if I've been driving for a while, then reverse into a parking space, there is a small crunch from the rear when first applying the brakes in reverse. It doesn't happen again unless I move forwards, brake and then reverse again.
Gemini suggests it may be simply a case that the new rear pads are slightly too small and are shifting around when braking in reverse.
Does this sound correct? Car otherwise drives absolutely fine, no untowards noises when braking or changing gear, even agressively.
bodhi said:
Considering it also needed new headlights, adjustment motors etc to get through I'm not too bothered about him fitting cheaper pads - bill was 2300 as it was...
Anything to particularly worry about?
No not really; it's just a noise...Anything to particularly worry about?
Are they covering the full face of the disc / making full contact?
danb79 said:
No not really; it's just a noise...
Are they covering the full face of the disc / making full contact?
They look to be and the pad marks on the disk look to be even - no issues braking either. Are they covering the full face of the disc / making full contact?
Will get him to double check next time it's in - cheers for your help tho folks!
Could be the rear handbrake shoes according to my indie generally don't wear out especially if an auto but he says new ones do differ. Had mine replaced just after replacing rear discs and pads when handbrake seemed less efferent.
Not sure how much time but maybe not fitted 100% correct-depends how much its annoying you.
Mine a 2010 on 84k miles great to hear that yours done 100k more miles-superb engine and looks as if it can take huge miles
Not sure how much time but maybe not fitted 100% correct-depends how much its annoying you.
Mine a 2010 on 84k miles great to hear that yours done 100k more miles-superb engine and looks as if it can take huge miles
twokcc said:
Could be the rear handbrake shoes according to my indie generally don't wear out especially if an auto but he says new ones do differ. Had mine replaced just after replacing rear discs and pads when handbrake seemed less efferent.
Not sure how much time but maybe not fitted 100% correct-depends how much its annoying you.
Mine a 2010 on 84k miles great to hear that yours done 100k more miles-superb engine and looks as if it can take huge miles
I did have the handbrake shoes done as well as there wasn't much left of them - but the biggest issue with my handbrake was the state of the back of the disc they grabbed onto. They were generally pitted and rusted horribly, even though the front of the discs had loads of meat left in them. Not sure how much time but maybe not fitted 100% correct-depends how much its annoying you.
Mine a 2010 on 84k miles great to hear that yours done 100k more miles-superb engine and looks as if it can take huge miles
The noise is annoying me less now I know what it is likely to be - I will leave it as is for now and get him to have a look next time it's in. I've got an issue with the front bumper where one of the mudguards in front of the wheel has become detached, so I'll get him to check the brakes out when he looks at that. Might wait a while though, as we are saving for a deposit for a 1 Series hatch to use as a runaround, so would rather spend the money on that at this point.
They do seem capable of big miles these engine though. I've seen other 125is on here with over 250k, and plenty in the US with even bigger miles on them. Just keep an eye on the water pump and the DISA valves and they should go on forever.
Mine been sorn over winter and xenon bulb failed.
Found this youtube video excellent at showing each bumper fixing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUqGP99DHk&t=...
Took buper off to respray underneath getting fixings off/on not as easy as shown but found own solutions for very difficult fixings Used mole grips to hold headlight sprayer to refix cover
Found this youtube video excellent at showing each bumper fixing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUqGP99DHk&t=...
Took buper off to respray underneath getting fixings off/on not as easy as shown but found own solutions for very difficult fixings Used mole grips to hold headlight sprayer to refix cover
twokcc said:
Mine been sorn over winter and xenon bulb failed.
Found this youtube video excellent at showing each bumper fixing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUqGP99DHk&t=...
Took buper off to respray underneath getting fixings off/on not as easy as shown but found own solutions for very difficult fixings Used mole grips to hold headlight sprayer to refix cover
Apparently my front bumper put up a proper fight to come off before they could put new headlights in, most of the fasteners had rusted so they had to be cut and reseated...Found this youtube video excellent at showing each bumper fixing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUqGP99DHk&t=...
Took buper off to respray underneath getting fixings off/on not as easy as shown but found own solutions for very difficult fixings Used mole grips to hold headlight sprayer to refix cover
Currently dealing with this small issue - it was assaulted by a speed bump at the services on the M6 Toll - tempted to get the Gorilla Glue out to keep it in place....
bodhi said:
Apparently my front bumper put up a proper fight to come off before they could put new headlights in, most of the fasteners had rusted so they had to be cut and reseated...
Currently dealing with this small issue - it was assaulted by a speed bump at the services on the M6 Toll - tempted to get the Gorilla Glue out to keep it in place....
Nasty look at video 10mins in shows where fixings are to fasten to bumper and should be able to see holes in liner edge. Far easier when you know what looking for.Currently dealing with this small issue - it was assaulted by a speed bump at the services on the M6 Toll - tempted to get the Gorilla Glue out to keep it in place....
twokcc said:
bodhi said:
Apparently my front bumper put up a proper fight to come off before they could put new headlights in, most of the fasteners had rusted so they had to be cut and reseated...
Currently dealing with this small issue - it was assaulted by a speed bump at the services on the M6 Toll - tempted to get the Gorilla Glue out to keep it in place....
Nasty look at video 10mins in shows where fixings are to fasten to bumper and should be able to see holes in liner edge. Far easier when you know what looking for.Currently dealing with this small issue - it was assaulted by a speed bump at the services on the M6 Toll - tempted to get the Gorilla Glue out to keep it in place....
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