Clunk from the brake

Steven40 · 08-05-2011, 01:09 PM

Not yet, my car has to go on the operating table august 16.
He will be hospitalized for a week.
I hope he gets better.
The people who wants to support him, can send a card to...
the BMW garage.

sfax · 08-05-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven40

Not yet, my car has to go on the operating table august 16.
He will be hospitalized for a week.
I hope he gets better.
The people who wants to support him, can send a card to...
the BMW garage.

good luck to him in his deklunking op

rpiopio · 09-02-2011, 11:41 AM

Experiencing the same "Clunk" when going into reverse in a parking situation. Auto-hold is not on, and it seems to be coming from the driver's side. Going to contact my dealer. Any recommendations from those who have already gone in for a fix on this same problem?

DJ Daddy-O · 09-03-2011, 01:12 AM

Time seems to be fixing mine. It now only happens very rarely.

Having said that if there is a permanent fix then I want it.

Last week I sent a PM to Steven40 to see if BMW had managed to fix his as he seems the latest person to try get a solution.

Steven40 where are you........

Steven40 · 09-06-2011, 06:36 AM

Hello, here I am !

About the clunk, the garage looked at it and said there 's nothing irregular.
They 've put some fat on it, now it happens less but it's still there ...

X5plug-in · 09-22-2011, 10:48 AM

Had this happen for the first time today whilst reversing up a slight slope. Not too concerned as yet - 1st time in a month - but diagnosis from anyone with a fix appreciated.

DJ Daddy-O · 09-22-2011, 12:30 PM

Mine was in the dealer today for some minor rattle fixes and they said that new parts are in development to fix this.

X5plug-in · 09-22-2011, 01:15 PM

Ta for the tip.

X5plug-in · 10-18-2011, 12:56 AM

Any news on this issue? Been advised it is just a "design thing" and no fix is planned, which doesn't sound right.

Ural · 10-18-2011, 03:16 AM

I have the same clunk exactly as described here before . I am planning to leave it as it is for now until I reach a solution with the dealer to my wind noise problem. On the other hand, if it is caused by one or more brake pads, maybe as they are worn out the clunk may lessen or disappear. After all it is not a prior issue for me about my car unless it gets a lot worse or frequent.

One thing I realize as I read the forum tough is, certain issues occur frequently on F25s sold in the US market while some other problems reported in this forum seem specific to vehicles sold outside of America .
Engine or transmission related posts may be explained as different equipments used- gas and diesel engines or different transmissions, but how about this clunk issue, or wind noise being mostly reported by European owners?
I wonder if X3s shipped to outside of the States have a different QC cycle, or some parts used are different than US X3s.

richardchou · 10-18-2011, 08:51 PM

I took my X3 to the dealer for the "Clunk" noise when breaking in reverse. Dealer's answer was "it is caused by space in the break pad assembly to allow expansion when it gets hot. The noise will go away when break dusts build up". Is this a valid answer??

Dukat · 10-18-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by richardchou

I took my X3 to the dealer for the "Clunk" noise when breaking in reverse. Dealer's answer was "it is caused by space in the break pad assembly to allow expansion when it gets hot. The noise will go away when break dusts build up". Is this a valid answer??

That could be the cause, but that's a bullshit excuse. If they clunk BMW needs to fix the design. Breaks shouldn't clunk or have to get dirty & worn to stop clunking. It really pisses me off when dealers make up bullshit excuses to cover up faults instead of admitting the design if poor and finding a way to fix it. Sorry for your problem.

xDrive35i · 10-18-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ Daddy-O

Mine was in the dealer today for some minor rattle fixes and they said that new parts are in development to fix this.

What were your rattles and creaks? I have tinks and creaks coming from the center stack, creaks from the passenger door panel, and sunroof tinking over hard road imperfections.

Want the thrill · 10-18-2011, 11:36 PM

My center dash (sounds like the area around the I-drive) tinks and creaks a lot. Makes me nuts, but I don't relish the thought of the service department ripping apart the dash to make it stop so right now I'm just living with it.

xDrive35i · 10-18-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

My center dash (sounds like the area around the I-drive) tinks and creaks a lot. Makes me nuts, but I don't relish the thought of the service department ripping apart the dash to make it stop so right now I'm just living with it.

I just want my front left bump clunk to be fixed. Then again, that's why my first X3 was lemoned. Want the Thrill, I don't think you're as thrilled as I am that this is happening all over again

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Want the thrill · 10-18-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

I just want my front left bump clunk to be fixed. Then again, that's why my first X3 was lemoned. Want the Thrill, I don't think you're as thrilled as I am that this is happening all over again

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Judd, definitely sucks to be you

Keep us posted....

DJ Daddy-O · 10-19-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ Daddy-O

Mine was in the dealer today for some minor rattle fixes and they said that new parts are in development to fix this.

What were your rattles and creaks? I have tinks and creaks coming from the center stack, creaks from the passenger door panel, and sunroof tinking over hard road imperfections.

Mainly centre speaker and also from the bottom of the windscreen.

Second one still there but has faded.

They also spotted one from the air vents in the centre and fixed that too. I hadn't spotted this but noticed it had gone.

Do have a slight creak in the centre around the cup holders. But this only appears as the body flexes when cornering quite hard !!

DJ Daddy-O · 10-19-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

My center dash (sounds like the area around the I-drive) tinks and creaks a lot. Makes me nuts, but I don't relish the thought of the service department ripping apart the dash to make it stop so right now I'm just living with it.

I got this kind of thing a lot in my old car and have some PTFE spray that I used to give a quick squirt. It generally solved it for a few months.

DJ Daddy-O · 10-19-2011, 01:06 AM

Oh and just to complete a hat trick of posts I do still have the brake clunk but far less frequent.

It is definitely that the pad doesn't sit tight in the caliper but I was told BMW are looking into it.

Ural · 10-19-2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Daddy-O

Mainly centre speaker and also from the bottom of the windscreen.

Second one still there but has faded.

They also spotted one from the air vents in the centre and fixed that too. I hadn't spotted this but noticed it had gone.

Do have a slight creak in the centre around the cup holders. But this only appears as the body flexes when cornering quite hard !!

I have a creak coming from the centre speaker too . Is yours completely gone after the fix?

DJ Daddy-O · 10-20-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ural

I have a creak coming from the centre speaker too . Is yours completely gone after the fix?

Yep - don't know what they did. Assume some teflon tape or something. Tended to creak where the cover met the dash.

Ural · 10-20-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Daddy-O

Tended to creak where the cover met the dash.

So does mine. I checked it on an X5 in the showroom out of curiosity, comes the same creaking when you press those edges. Wonder if X5s creak from there too.

08-05-2011, 01:09 PM	#23
Steven40 Private 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0d F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Not yet, my car has to go on the operating table august 16. He will be hospitalized for a week. I hope he gets better. The people who wants to support him, can send a card to... the BMW garage.
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09-02-2011, 11:41 AM	#25
rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Experiencing the same "Clunk" when going into reverse in a parking situation. Auto-hold is not on, and it seems to be coming from the driver's side. Going to contact my dealer. Any recommendations from those who have already gone in for a fix on this same problem? __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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DJ Daddy-O Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Time seems to be fixing mine. It now only happens very rarely. Having said that if there is a permanent fix then I want it. Last week I sent a PM to Steven40 to see if BMW had managed to fix his as he seems the latest person to try get a solution. Steven40 where are you........
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09-06-2011, 06:36 AM	#27
Steven40 Private 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0d F25 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Hello, here I am ! About the clunk, the garage looked at it and said there 's nothing irregular. They 've put some fat on it, now it happens less but it's still there ...
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09-22-2011, 10:48 AM	#28
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Had this happen for the first time today whilst reversing up a slight slope. Not too concerned as yet - 1st time in a month - but diagnosis from anyone with a fix appreciated.
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09-22-2011, 12:30 PM	#29
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Mine was in the dealer today for some minor rattle fixes and they said that new parts are in development to fix this.
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X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ta for the tip.
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10-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#31
X5plug-in Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Any news on this issue? Been advised it is just a "design thing" and no fix is planned, which doesn't sound right.
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10-18-2011, 03:16 AM	#32
Ural Private First Class 4 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 20d Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Istanbul,Turkey iTrader: (0)	I have the same clunk exactly as described here before . I am planning to leave it as it is for now until I reach a solution with the dealer to my wind noise problem. On the other hand, if it is caused by one or more brake pads, maybe as they are worn out the clunk may lessen or disappear. After all it is not a prior issue for me about my car unless it gets a lot worse or frequent. One thing I realize as I read the forum tough is, certain issues occur frequently on F25s sold in the US market while some other problems reported in this forum seem specific to vehicles sold outside of America . Engine or transmission related posts may be explained as different equipments used- gas and diesel engines or different transmissions, but how about this clunk issue, or wind noise being mostly reported by European owners? I wonder if X3s shipped to outside of the States have a different QC cycle, or some parts used are different than US X3s. Last edited by Ural; 10-18-2011 at 03:27 AM..
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richardchou Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i M Sport - White Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB CAN iTrader: (0)	Break Dust I took my X3 to the dealer for the "Clunk" noise when breaking in reverse. Dealer's answer was "it is caused by space in the break pad assembly to allow expansion when it gets hot. The noise will go away when break dusts build up". Is this a valid answer??
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Want the thrill Lieutenant Colonel 330 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: 2022 X4M40i, retired ‘11 X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 X4M40i [10.00]	My center dash (sounds like the area around the I-drive) tinks and creaks a lot. Makes me nuts, but I don't relish the thought of the service department ripping apart the dash to make it stop so right now I'm just living with it.
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10-19-2011, 01:06 AM	#41
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Oh and just to complete a hat trick of posts I do still have the brake clunk but far less frequent. It is definitely that the pad doesn't sit tight in the caliper but I was told BMW are looking into it.
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