e46 M3 clicking noise

[big_pete]

Noticed today a clicking noise coming from the drivers rear wheel.

The noise has just appeared out of no where. Its a rthymic noise that gets louder and more frequent depending on wheel speed.

The odd thing is that the noise disappears if you put the clutch in.

Noticed that tyre is showing canvas (budget scrap that I was "disposing" of)

However surely that wouldn't be the cause as it goes away when clutch is in so I'm ruling that out?

Any ideas?

 

[Chris Mac]

Wheel bearing?

 

[Phil_EK9]

CV joint? As you remove the stress by dipping the clutch it may stop making the noise.

May just be worth throwing the spare on to be 100% sure. When you let off the car could move forward just enough to keep the arch away from any loose tread.

 

[BarryPort]

You sure a fine slither of rubber hasn't peeled off the tyre, causing the slap around the arch?

Happened to me on an E34 525i Sport, couldn't find anything wrong mechanically until I seen the string of rubber!

 

[Boabybooster]

I was going to say indicator, as not many bmw drivers would be used to hearing their own.

 

[big_pete]

I will throw a new set of tyres on it and go from there, back to the 330 for the next few days.

 

[Scuba Steve]

@big_pete take it to @AIRFORCE1 and he will call you all the names under the sun lol!

 

[Jason]

If the canvas is poking through it could be it hittin the road, happened a time or two on some rough rwd's I was burning tyres off before!! click click click

 

[G N K]

It's obviously scrap now, I'll take it of you for very little money's

 

[Ghisallo]

I can't explain away the noise ceasing with the clutch dipped but I had a similar problem which was more audible at slow spped with the window down - a bloody great big bolt stuck through the tread of the tyre.

 

[Dave..]

I can't explain away the noise ceasing with the clutch dipped but I had a similar problem which was more audible at slow spped with the window down - a bloody great big bolt stuck through the tread of the tyre.

Yeah I have had the bolt in the tyre. Pita

 

[Ant]

Noticed today a clicking noise coming from the drivers rear wheel.

The noise has just appeared out of no where. Its a rthymic noise that gets louder and more frequent depending on wheel speed.

The odd thing is that the noise disappears if you put the clutch in.

Noticed that tyre is showing canvas (budget scrap that I was "disposing" of)

However surely that wouldn't be the cause as it goes away when clutch is in so I'm ruling that out?

Any ideas?

check the balancing weights aren't catching on/clipping the caliper or something
but with the clutch in and it going away prob isn't that.

 

[dddrrift]

id say that its the brake shoes, check and make sure the retaining pins have not pulled through the backing plate, or when you hear the clicking when driving give the handbrake a wee pull and see if the noise changes or goes away

 

[Antoin]

Could be the wheel speed sensor hitting the abs ring at a certain point? Any issues with traction control lights/ abs lights?
Maybe the brake pad wear sensor has come loose and it hitting a certain point as well?

 

[johnb740]

Clutch release bearing

 

[big_pete]

The noise is continual now and loud. Going to check out the brakes as I see its a common problem. Fingers crossed!

Starter motor also wouldnt stop engaging so its either a new motor or a new relay. Some craic

 

[dddrrift]

does the noise get faster in relation to the speed your travelling? my bet is brake shoes for sure.

 

[big_pete]

It does and then once you get over say 30mph you can't hear it anymore

 

[dddrrift]

you try giving the handbrake a slight pull when the noise is audible? see if it changes or goes away?

 

[big_pete]

Need to fix the starter now first lol