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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Has anyone experienced squealing from their brakes? It seems that when I am approaching to brake lightly, then tend to squeal. Dealer claims its normal. I'm not hard on my brakes at all.

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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Same thing happened to my car at 6,000 miles on it. My dealership replaced all four brake pads under warrenty and that fixed it.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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hey jimdy,

Thanks for the advice. I had my brake pads replaced today. I hope this cures the problem.

Thanks Again!!!!
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 12:58 AM
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Go Figure, I just flipped 6000mi and my brakes are sounding the same way. Is the answer new pads from the dealer?? Does this fall under the Front Brake TSB??
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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The dealer replaced the front brake pads, reluctantly, I must add. The original pads were still like new, but as a 1 time goodwill gesture, they replaced them.

So far, everything seems to be fine with the new ones.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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i think this problem is very common

all my friends have this problem
the brake is very noisy especially when you try to release it slowly from a stop

my brake used to squeal a lot when i first got it
its better now at 4400 miles
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Warranty

Is it true that brakes and associated parts are not covered under the warranty? That's what a BMW salesperson told me when trying to convince me that his cars are better in everyway, including the warranty.

I asked my MB sales guy and he confirmed it. Guess your dealership is showing a 1st time good faith in replacing them for free.
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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Brake rotors and pads are not covered by warranties. Everbody brakes differently, but that does answer new pads at 5-6K. On the TSB for W209's there is a mention of Brake pads and Rotor Design, has anybody confronted techs on what they do to fix the problem? I am in the process of negotiating clk55 brakes and rotors for the clk500. Has anybody attempted this one?
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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Brake squeal is not a common problem. A lot depends on the temperature and humidity levels of your environment.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Had all rotors and brake pads replaced at about 2000 miles by dealer for warped rotors...rotors and pads are covered under warranty for defects etc.
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