grinding sound upon entry

esqu1re · 11-05-2010, 03:32 PM

Hello. I've been hearing this grinding sound every time I put weight on the car (getting in and out of the car) or jacking up the car---I think it's coming from the springs, but I'm only 80% sure of that. This has happened since I've gotten the car 6 months ago. As this has never happened to any other car I own, I am beginning to worry. Does this happen to your car?

I have the stock suspension.

I apologize if this subject has been covered--I didn't find it through search. Thanks.

thekurgan · 11-05-2010, 03:34 PM

Is it the parking brake perhaps? Corrosion builds up on the drum-in-disc mechanism once in a while, sounds like a creak.

pokeybritches · 11-05-2010, 03:49 PM

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Is it the parking brake perhaps? Corrosion builds up on the drum-in-disc mechanism once in a while, sounds like a creak.

+1. Try getting with and without the brake on.

HaiDef · 11-05-2010, 04:11 PM

mine creeks. i figured it was the parking brake too.

ZZZZ · 11-05-2010, 10:22 PM

Yup, that would be the parking brake. Nothing to worry about. Release the e-brake then get in and out of the car or try bouncing the suspension, should stay quiet until you re-engage the e-brake. My e36, both e46's, and e39's did the same thing.

esqu1re · 11-06-2010, 02:41 AM

Thanks, I'll try that.

thekurgan · 11-06-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

Thanks, I'll try that.

If that is the cause, try once a week, coming to a stop using the handbrake from 25mph or so, it removed that buildup of corrosion on the drum, may alleviate the creaking.

Incompatible · 11-06-2010, 10:30 AM

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Yup, that would be the parking brake. Nothing to worry about. Release the e-brake then get in and out of the car or try bouncing the suspension, should stay quiet until you re-engage the e-brake. My e36, both e46's, and e39's did the same thing.

X2. Design aspect of the car and a common concern/mystery for new owners.

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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	grinding sound upon entry Hello. I've been hearing this grinding sound every time I put weight on the car (getting in and out of the car) or jacking up the car---I think it's coming from the springs, but I'm only 80% sure of that. This has happened since I've gotten the car 6 months ago. As this has never happened to any other car I own, I am beginning to worry. Does this happen to your car? I have the stock suspension. I apologize if this subject has been covered--I didn't find it through search. Thanks. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Yup, that would be the parking brake. Nothing to worry about. Release the e-brake then get in and out of the car or try bouncing the suspension, should stay quiet until you re-engage the e-brake. My e36, both e46's, and e39's did the same thing.
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I'll try that. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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