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Sounds like the parking brakes are sticking....

 

Normal.

My '09 Clubman S makes so much noise as I back out of the driveway, especially if I haven't driven it for a couple of days but within a block or two they're fine....and I know the pads and rotors are fine - so I just don't worry about it.

 

The rotors being raw metal & rust really fast. I get this sometimes & it goes away after a few brake applications.

 

Some airplanes I used to fly did the same thing and we called it "morning sickness."

 

I get the same noise even after I wash the car and let it sit for a few hours before driving. The rotors rust very quick.

 

Ummmm... Mine is garaged but it did do this once and I cleaned and lubed the guide pins and then adjusted the parking brake. Problem gone. 2cents

 

I thought that was when you were getting stuck valves from carbon build-up causing the engine to sputter until it came to temp... Usually an early warning sign before in-flight failure. :crazy:

Back on topic... :ihih:

I get the "grind" out of the rears in the morning here. Two stop signs later its fine.

 

Mine did the same this AM. I attributed it to salt from the road. Couple miles no prob

 

Brakes are a part of a car that if you have to ask this question take it to a shop that specializes in brakes. Do not trust (although great answers) forum responses in this matter. You need to have someone qualified examine them for any possible damaged. Your life as well mine could be at stake.

 

Wise words (once again)

My situation maybe diff than yours (for example I know I personally inspected the pads for wear less than 60 days ago)

Take it to the pro's.

You could offer more data, how old are pads?, when was last time brake fluid flushed? age of rotors?, etc Even then it's a opinion

 

Thanks for the heads up. We knew that.

 

Mine make a whirring sound that I can hear while slowly driving out of my apt complex. I think it goes away eventually but I usually attribute it to the parking brake dragging some. I also have 50k miles and there are some pretty good "lips" on the very edges of the disks where the pad doesn't hit. Wonder if I should file them off?

 

I probably wouldn't bother doing that. Are you still on the oem pads? If so you have to be close to new brake pad & rotor time.

My brakes make a whirring that I attribute to my slotted rotors.

 

Hey I can do a car wash, wipe down then let the car sit for 4 hours on the CM or the 07 MCS and get grind.

MINI pads attract sticky rust. Just go out and drive them hard.

Don

 

All stock. Was a lot of highway in the beginning though.

Ill be looking into new ones mid summer I'm sure.

 

You can borrow my mystery brake wonder tool when the time comes.

Just replaced rear pads this week on good ol BLU BRIT...

 

Excellent! Most appreciated.