Hi,
I posted earlier about a high pitch whine. I got it narrowed down and was wondering if you guys could help:
- High pitch whine that is noticeable in the cab, and also outside. Coming from the brake booster/fluid assembly.
- Stops when brake pedal is depressed (even the slightest pressure will stop it)
- Is not related to stereo, fan, A/C, belts, etc.
- Will continue to whine for 10-20 seconds even after the car is shut off
I do think I need to have my brakes checked since the car is pulling to the right and left on slow speed braking. I also have a squeal in the brakes on certain occasions.
Can anyone diagnose this high pitch whine?
Can I got to a local midas to service the brakes? What kind of prices should I be looking at?
Thanks
anyone other than the idiot above care to comment?
any help?
there is a vac line that runs on the inside of the drivers dash, down by a/c case. i have had them makes noises on a few occasions due to a pin hole. The diff is you cant hear it outside only on the inside.
easiest way to diag it remove the brake cooster line and plug it up. crank car and see if noise goes away. it it does than you may have a leaking diagraphn in the cylinder, if still there, you can search for the noise else where.
I have not replace a cylinder on a 3-series before for noises, due to wrecks i have done a few. But i guess anything is possible.
as far as brakes go, anybody you trust can do them. i recommend factory stuff due to no noise and you know the car will stop.
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So a leak from the diaphragm inside the brake booster...
Is a replacement of the cylinder possible to do myself? How much would I be looking at with the dealership?
Can anyone think of any other issues this could be; the whining noise is very noticeable after the car has been stopped and started multiple times throughout the day, almost like the brake fluid is warming up.
If the noise goes away when the brake pedal is pressed, then I would be amazed if it wasn't a failed brake booster.
I have seen several of them fail like this on e46's.
Please don't take your car to midas. Try a reputable indy bmw specialist. If their prices are too high, then this might not be the car for you.
Or even better, do it all yourself. Brake booster replacement is a pita job though.
Bumping this thread as my mom's car is doing the same thing. Sitting at idle and it sounds like a dog whistle, press the brake pedal ever so slightly and it goes away. Seems excessive to replace an entire brake booster for a simple gasket leak.
Bump
Nobody mentioned a gasket.
Bleed your cooling system http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1709482The ULTIMATE OEM Alarm/Keyless thread http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1792200
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Bleed your cooling system http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1709482The ULTIMATE OEM Alarm/Keyless thread http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1792200
I'd just hoped it could be something as simple as this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150677356537
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