BMW 3 Series Grinding Noise When Braking — Worn Brake Pads
BMW
3 Series
2005
All
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
A metallic grinding noise when braking on BMW 3 Series indicates brake pads have worn past the wear indicator and the metal backing plate is contacting the disc. Continued driving gouges the disc, requiring both pad and disc replacement. Front disc and pad replacement costs £180-320 per axle.
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