my issues with BMW and brake squeal.

prowler · 05-18-2012, 02:00 PM

ok,so i have been having brake squeal issues with my BMW,so i posted on their facebook page and they responded with a number to call.so,i called and talked to a nice courteous woman.i told her of my issue and she basically told me that BMW won't do a damn thing.the dealer has to look at the bike and confirm there is a problem.i have had this issue since the first week i bought it and have a paper trail confirming i've been having squeal issues since then.everytime it goes into the dealer,i complain about it.to absolutely no avail.service techs and salesman have ridden it and confirmed it and i get told "deal with it,we aren't going to do anything".
i'm also on the S1000RR forum and several other people have the same issuses as i do,including the new 2012 bikes.so i drop a boatload of cash on a premium motorcycle and they pretty much don't care.i guess i'll replace the pads myself and will post this all over the internet to let people know what to expect when they buy a product from them.BMW...so,to you BMW,nice customer service.you've just lost yourselves a repeat customer in myself.
this is getting posted to these websites to let others know....
S1000RR.com,sportbikes.net,R1-forum.com,bayareridersforum.com,
southwestrides.com,twowheelfix.com,ducati1199.com, gixxer.com,ZX-10R.net
the BMW facebook page,and others that i will run across.

if you'd like to reconsider your stance,please feel free to get in touch with me.
until then....nice job

Trip · 05-18-2012, 02:02 PM

so your problem is the brakes are too noisy for your liking? There isn't any issue with operation, they are just noisy, right?

If that's it, my wife had the same issue with her Mustang and Ford told her the same thing. It's just a noise, get a pair of earplugs or a Sena to listen to some music.

derf · 05-18-2012, 05:57 PM

Every bike I've owned has has some sort of brake squeal issue

VatorMan · 05-18-2012, 07:22 PM

If your brake pad squeals-that means it's made of a material that will STOP your bike. Just hang around any road racing event and listen. You want quiet stopping power-buy a Harley.

azoomm · 05-18-2012, 10:50 PM

Huh, noise on race brakes.

Weird

Trip · 05-18-2012, 11:00 PM

There are a lot mechanical issues with BMW that people should be pissed about, this isn't one of them. Lol

No Worries · 05-18-2012, 11:15 PM

I haven't had a bike that was covered under warranty for several decades. But even if I had a new bike and didn't receive satisfaction from the dealer, I would fix it myself. Especially something simple like this.

When I put Ferodo brake pads on my old Suzuki they worked great, but squealed loudly. I bought some Permatex Brake Quiet. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ntifier=160545 It is sprayed on the back of the brake pads and then reinstalled. I use this spray on the brake pads of all my vehicles.

jtemple · 05-19-2012, 08:43 AM

Front brake on my Husky used to howl like a freight train. No amount of greasing and cleaning would fix it. I changed to a new type of brake pad and the noise stopped. I also got some better modulation; bonus.

Amber Lamps · 05-20-2012, 04:34 PM

In my experience, when brake pads squeal, it's from improper bedding. I'm willing to bet that your manual has an elaborate bedding procedure that you didn't follow. I've used Dunlopads that had a very specific procedure that if not followed would result in excessive noise. Btw you may be better served by going directly to the pad manufacturer with your issue.

Rangerscott · 05-20-2012, 05:19 PM

Another thing to do is to wash off the brakes at least once a week. Brake dust build up will cause squealing.

05-18-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
prowler Trailer Queen Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Goodyear,Az. Posts: 27	my issues with BMW and brake squeal. ok,so i have been having brake squeal issues with my BMW,so i posted on their facebook page and they responded with a number to call.so,i called and talked to a nice courteous woman.i told her of my issue and she basically told me that BMW won't do a damn thing.the dealer has to look at the bike and confirm there is a problem.i have had this issue since the first week i bought it and have a paper trail confirming i've been having squeal issues since then.everytime it goes into the dealer,i complain about it.to absolutely no avail.service techs and salesman have ridden it and confirmed it and i get told "deal with it,we aren't going to do anything". i'm also on the S1000RR forum and several other people have the same issuses as i do,including the new 2012 bikes.so i drop a boatload of cash on a premium motorcycle and they pretty much don't care.i guess i'll replace the pads myself and will post this all over the internet to let people know what to expect when they buy a product from them.BMW...so,to you BMW,nice customer service.you've just lost yourselves a repeat customer in myself. this is getting posted to these websites to let others know.... S1000RR.com,sportbikes.net,R1-forum.com,bayareridersforum.com, southwestrides.com,twowheelfix.com,ducati1199.com, gixxer.com,ZX-10R.net the BMW facebook page,and others that i will run across. if you'd like to reconsider your stance,please feel free to get in touch with me. until then....nice job __________________ 1999 R1 2004 R1 2010 S1000RR

05-18-2012, 05:57 PM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Every bike I've owned has has some sort of brake squeal issue __________________

05-18-2012, 02:02 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	so your problem is the brakes are too noisy for your liking? There isn't any issue with operation, they are just noisy, right? If that's it, my wife had the same issue with her Mustang and Ford told her the same thing. It's just a noise, get a pair of earplugs or a Sena to listen to some music.

05-18-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	If your brake pad squeals-that means it's made of a material that will STOP your bike. Just hang around any road racing event and listen. You want quiet stopping power-buy a Harley.

05-18-2012, 10:50 PM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Huh, noise on race brakes. Weird

05-18-2012, 11:15 PM	#7
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I haven't had a bike that was covered under warranty for several decades. But even if I had a new bike and didn't receive satisfaction from the dealer, I would fix it myself. Especially something simple like this. When I put Ferodo brake pads on my old Suzuki they worked great, but squealed loudly. I bought some Permatex Brake Quiet. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ntifier=160545 It is sprayed on the back of the brake pads and then reinstalled. I use this spray on the brake pads of all my vehicles.

05-19-2012, 08:43 AM	#8
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Front brake on my Husky used to howl like a freight train. No amount of greasing and cleaning would fix it. I changed to a new type of brake pad and the noise stopped. I also got some better modulation; bonus.

05-20-2012, 04:34 PM	#9
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	In my experience, when brake pads squeal, it's from improper bedding. I'm willing to bet that your manual has an elaborate bedding procedure that you didn't follow. I've used Dunlopads that had a very specific procedure that if not followed would result in excessive noise. Btw you may be better served by going directly to the pad manufacturer with your issue.

05-20-2012, 05:19 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Another thing to do is to wash off the brakes at least once a week. Brake dust build up will cause squealing.