high-pitched squeal when braking and turning left

[lemans4.8]

Most of the time when braking from low speed or turning left, I get this high-pitched squeal with a set of fast "ticks". I took it to the dealer and no luck there.... Does anyone else have this issue or know the cause of this? My X5 is an 05 4.8is with 24k miles..... Thanks in advance!

[mthexuma]

Originally Posted by lemans4.8

Most of the time when braking from low speed or turning left, I get this high-pitched squeal/set of fast clicks. I took it to the dealer and no luck there.... Does anyone else have this issue or know the cause of this? My X5 is an 05 4.8is with 24k miles..... Thanks in advance!

I suggest removing the cat you ran over a few miles back. That should fix it!

[lemans4.8]

haha... that's one tough cat! this has been going on for about a month now....

[lemans4.8]

but seriously..... does anyone know?

[lemans4.8]

no help or ideas?

[TwinsPoppa]

It kinda boggles my mind that the dealer could not figure it out.

Could they not replicate the problem? Is it intermittent?

The first thing I think of with squealing, when braking at low speeds, is something with the brakes. The left turn thing I have no idea. Could be belt / bearings?

How about getting the X up and seeing if the wheels turn freely. Maybe look around / disassemble the front wheels and see what you can discern.

Or try this unconventional idea. You have a small digital device that records? Like a digi-cam or one of those mini-recorders. Take that and tape it securely to different places - in the wheelwell, in the engine compartment and see if you can isolate the area of the noise.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[erisol]

The e39 had this probl with small stones betvine the breakdisc and innside metal cover on the front breaks. This may be a shoot in the sky, i dont know if its same brakes. only a tip.