"Sticky" Brakes

Matt_UKTX · 02-14-2006, 01:38 PM

I have a new 330i and I find the brakes to be a little "sticky", particularly when moving off, or when doing small controled movements for parking. Does anyone else notice this? Does it subside as the break pads wear in? I have 2500 miles on my car, and I've noticed it since day one. It's probably a result of the huge rotors and shoes on the 330i, but just wanted to check.

england1987 · 02-14-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt_330i

I have a new 330i and I find the brakes to be a little "sticky", particularly when moving off, or when doing small controled movements for parking. Does anyone else notice this? Does it subside as the break pads wear in? I have 2500 miles on my car, and I've noticed it since day one. It's probably a result of the huge rotors and shoes on the 330i, but just wanted to check.

If you have a manual transmission, then this might be due to the start off assist feature. other than that, they might be on wrong

porscheneer · 02-14-2006, 01:48 PM

Mine felt sticky too. They dont come to a smooth stop. i showed the dealer he had them checked and the comment from the shop wa sthey are "operating as designed" they said its because I have the sports package!!! sounds like

Matt_UKTX · 02-14-2006, 01:55 PM

Interestingly enough, I don't have manual transmission or the sport package. So maybe I should take it in. Let's see what other folks have to say... It *may* be normal.

Collanrf · 02-14-2006, 01:59 PM

I have the same problem but i have the steptronic and its a SP.

wheeler · 02-14-2006, 02:35 PM

I too have Steptronic, but I'm positive it has the hill assist feature. The car slightly resistes moving forward after I stop in my driveway, which is on a farily steep grade. I can very clearly feel the brake assist let go as I press on the gas.

If I just sit there after I let my foot off the brake without hitting the gas, the assist will release after a few seconds and the car will start rolling backward slowly.

Matt_UKTX · 02-14-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wheeler

I too have Steptronic, but I'm positive it has the hill assist feature. The car slightly resistes moving forward after I stop in my driveway, which is on a farily steep grade. I can very clearly feel the brake assist let go as I press on the gas.

If I just sit there after I let my foot off the brake without hitting the gas, the assist will release after a few seconds and the car will start rolling backward slowly.

Mine does the same thing going up my ramp into the parking garage. Do you think the "stickiness" is a side affect of the hill assist? I also read that the new E90 has some feature that allows you to stop more smoothly without having to release and repress the brakepedal. It's doesn't "jolt" when you finally come to a stop.

tctic · 02-14-2006, 04:11 PM

It gets less sticky after a few thousand km/miles.

jennyt71 · 02-14-2006, 06:50 PM

There was an earlier post about this - I had it from day 1 as well (auto with no steptronic). Still have it today. I think there was a discussion about brake dust buildup and people who brake slowly -- search for "brakes sticking" in the general forum.

Brunotheboxer · 02-14-2006, 06:59 PM

[QUOTE=jennyt71 (auto with no steptronic)..[/QUOTE]

govtec · 02-14-2006, 08:03 PM

i have auto with sp and i think it's normal. if u think the brakes r too sticky try putting it in ds mode if u have auto, then it'll get real touchy when u brake even slightly due to the sports mode by design.

ashecnc · 02-14-2006, 08:19 PM

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Speedy E90 · 02-14-2006, 08:34 PM

well guys maybe it takes a little finesse to operate the brakes. Just be more sensative when applying the brake.

hotsand5 · 02-14-2006, 10:45 PM

I also have a mt w/ sp, and the brakes are like that for the first 2-3k miles. However, it will still feel somewhat "sticky". I like to call it powerful brakes!

wheeler · 02-15-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyt71

There was an earlier post about this - I had it from day 1 as well (auto with no steptronic). Still have it today. I think there was a discussion about brake dust buildup and people who brake slowly -- search for "brakes sticking" in the general forum.

Believe me, its not from braking too slowly. I'm pretty damned sure there's a hill assist feature even on the automatics.

climkt · 02-15-2006, 02:51 PM

nope, have not noticed any sticky brakes on my e90 320i manual after 4000km, not sure whether it is because your brake rotors are much bigger than mine?

02-14-2006, 01:38 PM	#1
Matt_UKTX Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	"Sticky" Brakes I have a new 330i and I find the brakes to be a little "sticky", particularly when moving off, or when doing small controled movements for parking. Does anyone else notice this? Does it subside as the break pads wear in? I have 2500 miles on my car, and I've noticed it since day one. It's probably a result of the huge rotors and shoes on the 330i, but just wanted to check.
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porscheneer Porscheneer 5 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Porsche 996 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	Mine felt sticky too. They dont come to a smooth stop. i showed the dealer he had them checked and the comment from the shop wa sthey are "operating as designed" they said its because I have the sports package!!! sounds like __________________ BMW 330i , Sport , Premium, Cold weather, NAV, Steptronic & BMW Assist porscheneer@hotmail.com
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Matt_UKTX Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Interestingly enough, I don't have manual transmission or the sport package. So maybe I should take it in. Let's see what other folks have to say... It may be normal.
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Collanrf Major 86 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: BMW 335i, Alpine White M Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have the same problem but i have the steptronic and its a SP.
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wheeler Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	I too have Steptronic, but I'm positive it has the hill assist feature. The car slightly resistes moving forward after I stop in my driveway, which is on a farily steep grade. I can very clearly feel the brake assist let go as I press on the gas. If I just sit there after I let my foot off the brake without hitting the gas, the assist will release after a few seconds and the car will start rolling backward slowly.
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	It gets less sticky after a few thousand km/miles.
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jennyt71 Red Raider '99 & '02 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 06 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	There was an earlier post about this - I had it from day 1 as well (auto with no steptronic). Still have it today. I think there was a discussion about brake dust buildup and people who brake slowly -- search for "brakes sticking" in the general forum.
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=jennyt71 (auto with no steptronic)..[/QUOTE]
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govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	i have auto with sp and i think it's normal. if u think the brakes r too sticky try putting it in ds mode if u have auto, then it'll get real touchy when u brake even slightly due to the sports mode by design.
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Speedy E90 330 Sport, Comfort, Winter, Navi, Carbon Fiber Lip, Sparkling Graphite, Beige Leather, V710 21 Rep 155 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330 sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington D.C., sometimes Durham, NC iTrader: (0)	well guys maybe it takes a little finesse to operate the brakes. Just be more sensative when applying the brake.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I also have a mt w/ sp, and the brakes are like that for the first 2-3k miles. However, it will still feel somewhat "sticky". I like to call it powerful brakes! __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	nope, have not noticed any sticky brakes on my e90 320i manual after 4000km, not sure whether it is because your brake rotors are much bigger than mine?
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