high pitched squeak from rear of car.

[ben g]

been like this since i bought the car but never really bothered me.

if i push down on the rear wheel arch, theres a squeak.

same squeak happens when i park on a hill, apply the handbrake and then take my foot off the brake pedal.

also happens when i get in/out of the car.

any ideas?

 

[Stuart Truman]

From one side only when you push down?

 

[Machine monkey]

I have this to only noticed it since I changed my breaks? I was thinking its connected?? It's bloody annoying!!

 

[Bing]

Happens on mine, I think it's the spring but not had the wheel off to check, perhaps a rubber boot has slipped a bit. Just figured it was me being a fat boy stressing the suspension tbh

 

[Machine monkey]

Could be that I am no slim Jim 14 stone!!

 

[OwenT]

Had exactly the same on my 06 - apparently it's the handbrake, perfectly normally according to BMW... My Indy fixed it by lubricating something, but said it would return which it did 6 months later so I just lived with it...


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[Bing]

That's interesting - I must go check if it happens with the handbrake off...

 

[andysat]

Had exactly the same on my 06 - apparently it's the handbrake, perfectly normally according to BMW... My Indy fixed it by lubricating something, but said it would return which it did 6 months later so I just lived with it...


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+1 my e46 did it and i was told the same :roll:

 

[Machine monkey]

Yes that rings true only got worse after I adjusted the hand break.

 

[ben g]

Had exactly the same on my 06 - apparently it's the handbrake, perfectly normally according to BMW... My Indy fixed it by lubricating something, but said it would return which it did 6 months later so I just lived with it...


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cheers, it does seem like it's the handbrake. it's rather annoying when i get out in a carpark and the squeak happens. also as my driveway is on an incline, everytime i pull up and put the handbrake on, then release the brakes, it happens.

wonder what needs lubricating?

also, my handbrake is pretty weak and needs a got few 'clicks' up to hold the car steady.

 

[ben g]

just went out to check.

pushed down on the o/s rear wing with the handbrake on and it squeaked.

removed the handbrake, then done the same.

no squeak 8)

will have to get that checked next time i go to the indy.

 

[Machine monkey]

You just need it adjusting Ben you can do it yourself but its a pain in the ass!! I got my brother to do it!!

 

[ben g]

everything i touch i seem to break :lol: think i'll ask my good old dad as he's done everything else.

 

[Machine monkey]

Dads are good at this kinda thing. I miss mine wish he has still around. Luckily for me I have 2 older brothers who help out. I bet your old man loves doing it and spending time with ya. Don't forget to take him for a beer every now and then