If Your BMW Makes This Grinding Noise, Here's How to Fix it! UPDATED

[@illestprincessforeve]

This came out so great babe! I love how thorough you are in your videos and all the little animations you include!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@BorisBeer24]

@@justinbuice Imho you hit the jackpot: Nice house, awesome BMW and a hella supportive wife/gf. Really love this channel, good explanations, nice chill background music, easily in my top 3 when it comes to car youtubers.

[@justinbuice]

@@BorisBeer24thank you for the kind words! I feel truly blessed 🙏

[@ayyyman_]

That last clip summarized exactly how I feel all the time working on my BMW haha

[@justinbuice]

🤣

[@felixv75]

Bruh, that BMW chime got me at the end LOL

[@justinbuice]

🤣

[@luismiguelgarzon5945]

You are the man my dealer charges 900 bucks for that job you saved me that money thanks

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@kiseokkweon6641]

My bmw x5 got exactly the same noise and the consol box was vibrating. I couldn’t recognize where the sound came from. Now I can release my stress due to this video. Thanks a lot for what you do.

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@spencerek452]

absolute LIFE SAVER i thought i was totally screwed but ends up being something this simple

[@nbgambler]

Oh my goodness your timing is perfect I've been trying to figure out what the noise is in my f33 since last fall on it's exactly as you describe can't wait to do this DIY repair thanks for everything you do!!

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!! Seems like everyone has to replace this at some point 😅

[@MischeifMakerz]

Nice simple easy to follow diy. Thanks for sharing. That part is really expensive compared to the oe. But, not having to change it over and over is worth it for most.

[@justinbuice]

That’s true. And having installed both the plastic version and this new one, the aluminum is WAY easier to install.

[@jonas8032]

thank you for the video! i had the same problem and told my mechanic. he fixed it for 100euro

[@giwrgosbaos8387]

Thank you very much my friend. That sound almost drove me crazy in BMW F30 2016. Perfect Video. I love you. From GREECE.

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@lezilewhitehurst466]

❤😂👍not the diy frustrations in the end! TY for sharing this video, you are appreciated🙌

[@justinbuice]

My fingertips are still numb 😭

[@jeffreycole7462]

I just did this fix to my sleeper 435i so relieved to not hear that annoying noise anymore

[@A-BombEnergy]

Justin! Just purchased a 2022 M340i because of your videos. You really sold me on BMW. I am a film maker and will be making some videos on it very soon. Thanks again for such great content. Hopefully my G20 340i doesn't have this parking brake issue!

[@TSGSpartan]

Wow, i have been trying to figure this issue out for about 6 months. Sadly i can't do that repair myself. But at least i can tell the dealer the problem and maybe get it fixed by them. Thank you for a great video :)

[@justinbuice]

Sure thing! You might be able to find an independent mechanic who will do it cheaper than the dealership too!

[@noahff292]

Favorite BMW youtuber! Always enjoy your videos 👍🤘

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that!

[@e90_austin]

Hey, that’s me! Great video as always, bro. I love the ending 😂

[@justinbuice]

Thanks man!

[@hawkinsjd11]

This is also valid in the F22 M235i, M2 and M240i. I replaced mine with the Aluminum piece. In the M240i removing the exhaust was not required.

[@justinbuice]

Good to know!

[@tihomirsustic]

Pozdrav svima iz Siska. Veliko hvala na trudu vlasniku kanala i naravno sretno u buducem radu 🖖

[@nycshelbygt500]

Yahtzee!!! Love it when the KZbin algorithm can diagnose BMW design flaws and an aftermarket fix. #AI_ML. It is either the Parking Brake Cable Clip or the Exhaust Actuator Clip making the horrible noise. #Cinematography #BilletAluminum good for +5 Hp

[@rotilaovidiu9325]

Awesome video as always man! I did this job 2 years ago and your other video was very helpful! I even left some of my tips&trick from the experience I had doing it as a comment on the video. But yeah, as you stated in the video, the price leap between the original BMW plastic vs aluminum one is pretty huge. 2 years ago I was looking for a metal version but I could not find anything, and it did not make any sense to pay $100+ on the part itself and another $100 to ship it to Romania. So I went and bought 2 original BMWs. One is on the car and I have a spare one just in case. My 2 cents, if you have the time, space and tools, it`s not worth the aluminum upgrade. The job itself is pretty straightforward. And also, a small tip, the more you launch/kickdown the car, the more frequently you will change the retainer (as per forums)😁 Cheers!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! The part is way more expensive than it needs to be. Like you said, someone could buy a lifetime supply of the BMW ones for $30 and replace them as needed. I’m surprised that since this was an issue early on, that BMW didn’t revise the part for the LCI’s. Seems like they could have used a single piece of stamped steel. I can’t imagine it would have been that much more expensive considering how small it is. And would have easily lasted the life of the car!

[@s12d.z]

6:20 did I just witness a BMW driver use their turning indicators???? Jokes aside this is a very cool and informative video as usual coming from Justin

[@justinbuice]

😂 thanks!

[@samuelgutierrez3860]

OMG this just started happening to me about 3 days ago this was spot onnnn! You are the best

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@Abdelmonem-ce3bb]

Good job , continue

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@nicksadeghi6205]

Great and informative video, Thanks

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@AaronTremblay]

Yesssssss!

[@TheSundaeDrive]

Good stuff man!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! 🙏

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Thanks got the part ordered!

[@justinbuice]

Nice! Good luck on the install!

[@nath7242]

What is this part called? As am getting my gearbox out to change the clutch and getting the handbrake cable tightened as well so I be doing this as well but where can I get this part thanks

[@justinbuice]

@@nath7242 parking brake cable retainer clip. I have a link to this exact part in the video description.

[@smexypookie1862]

“Replace?” I’m 6 months strong with metal zip ties 🤣

[@justinbuice]

Lol, if it works, it works! 😂

[@deleteduser3749]

Yeah. $129 is a bit much

[@MrProfessional777]

😂😅💪🏾

[@fannymonstercat3314]

Got F36 430i, and my parking cable retaining clip was broken since I bought it, dealership quoted me to fix it 600$ and I get it why, there is more than just that plate, there is also reinforced braces goes from left to right and they have huge torx that is hard to buy right one. (At least for me, I have no idea what size that torx and its difficult to spend money on the wrong sizes), duno why they made that retaining clip out of plastic due to constant heat exposure but still in progress to fix that issue.

[@Batmann29]

How come we don’t have to drop the fuel tank anymore? You said in the original video that we do, but this one at the end, you said we don’t? Just curious because I’m going to do this repair soon. Thanks man!

[@justinbuice]

It’s just the way the clips are designed. If you were installing a new factory plastic clip, you’d lower the gas tank, clip the new part onto the edge of the tank, then push the tank up onto the screw which goes through a rubber grommet on the clip. With this new aluminum one, it re-uses the rubber grommet from the original clip, so there’s no need to lower it down off the screw to remove it. You just slide the aluminum plate onto it.

[@TheEvolutionMTB]

For any friends with a F36 there is a much bigger brace that requires removal (6-8 large torx). Happy to message if anyone has questions!

[@aleksandarbarjaktarovic5782]

Ive been experiencing a rattling noise when accelerating with light throttle between 1400 rpm to 1600rpm

[@wyxh_]

Thank you !

[@fawadmohiuddin1737]

i’m about to buy a 2016 330i m sport f30, looking at a few sellers and one of the sellers had heaps of issues and on bmw service report one of the things mentioned was a “clip broken on the rear for hand brake cabled above drive shaft” is this the same clip you are replacing shown in video thanks.

[@justinbuice]

Yes, that’s the one

[@tihomirsustic]

Thx❤

[@13adrian]

Just fitted one to my 2014 f30 335d xdrive 2 hours from start to clean up won't have to worry about the plactic clip anymore the only thing I see from all these videos about this item is there seems more room around the drive shaft than I had does anyone know if the drive shaft for a 335d version United Kingdom model is bigger than the United States models though I don't know if they sell a 335d xdrive f30 in the states I did release the centre bearing gave a little more room

[@Fallofshane89]

I need to do this I’m just dreading it haha

[@justinbuice]

It really wasn’t too bad. Much easier to install than the stock plastic one

[@Fallofshane89]

@@justinbuice that makes me happy I’ve seen the kit from FCP they have an aluminum one $200

[@justinbuice]

@@Fallofshane89the one I installed is the exact same part for $130. No idea why FCP has it proceed like that lol

[@Fallofshane89]

@@justinbuice I’m sure it’s just so they can put some dollars I. Their pocket

[@stockgenie2067]

My thoughts exactly... They have a great lifetime warranty, but seriously it's a metal part and not worth paying 50% more from at fcp in the unlikely event it were to fail

[@wonderfulhorizon]

Does it happen to 2017 BMW X5 sDrive35i too? I am worried about it now...

[@dedan2]

129 for this part is a ripoff. I had this problem with my f36 435i a couple years ago, hoping it doesn't happen with my f23

[@joespittle1]

For what it's worth mine presented as a chirping sound (like a small bird) when I wen't over small road imperfections. It seems that's a lesser known symptom of the same issue

[@justinbuice]

Good to know!

[@srapzz]

I have this problem on my 330i

[@WilliamMayCentury21]

Great video! will it work with a 2016 428i BMW Gran Coupe?

[@justinbuice]

Yes, should be the exact same part if I’m not mistaken

[@starkyslp16]

$129 seems crazy. I would just replace with the plastic one and hope it doesn't fail again during my ownership. Maybe $49 tops for that part, otherwise I'm going with a $9 oem.

[@teutates619]

$129 is a shame for such hidden functionality. But nobody forces one to get it uh. Definitely a fun item to have a 3D print file of…

[@justinbuice]

I agree, should be no more than $50 even for all metal

[@edwardmaxwell4810]

Is his diff leaking / weeping? Mine looks similar to that and I have been wondering for a while if mine is? Just looks very wet / oily

[@justinbuice]

That’s Fluid Film that you’re seeing. It’s an oil based product that I sprayed on the underside of my car last fall to protect against rust. I would say clean yours off with degreaser and see if it comes back. If the diff has ever been services before, it’s possible that they didn’t clean off the excess fluid afterward.

[@grappler555]

Hey man is this the same on F22 2 series chassis as well? I recently noticed a grinding scraping sound coming from my armrest occasinally. Just hit 145k miles. I'm hoping this is all it is, been hearing lots of werid sounds. I just got my front lower control arms replaced because one of the bushings was leaking and making a clunking noise. EDIT: I saw the part number for the plastic clip is also F22 so definiting same issue for 2 series. I'll be zip tying it for now but that metal clip is a good idea.

[@justinbuice]

Yes same part, I’m surprised yours lasted that long. I bought my car with 37k miles and the clip was already broken 😅

[@aleksandarbarjaktarovic5782]

If I don’t fix it will it have any side effects

[@justinbuice]

Not really, just annoying.

[@timestamps8576]

lit

[@stockgenie2067]

Hey Justin, long time follower...need your help. I saw this video before I started this project earlier in the week along with a few others. I do need help though, I got everything removed but, for the life of me, I can't get the new clip to go on. Spent a solid 5 hours messing with all this earlier in the evening... Then I had an epiphany, do I need to not set the e-brake? It seems like I don't have enough space to fit the replacement part in. It seems like it's under tension and there's two different competing forces. Usually whenever I jack up a car I always set the parking brake and the e-brake, but I read something this evening that said when you jack your car from the rear the e-brake is useless anyway, so I wonder if I don't set it if that will release the tension in the cable line and give me some more flexibility for the install. Your thoughts? Did you have your e-brake set? Thanks in advance for all of your help I greatly appreciate it.

[@justinbuice]

Hey, I did not have the e-brake set when I did this. I’m not sure if it will make a difference as far as getting the clip on, but it’s worth a try. You are right that when the rear of the car is jacked up, the parking brake isn’t doing anything anyway, as it only locks the rear wheels on these cars. Try it without the parking brake set and let me know if that works!

[@stockgenie2067]

@@justinbuice I appreciate the reply Justin! Just woke up and will get to it once it's daylight in TX! I'll report back. Thank you!

[@stockgenie2067]

@@justinbuice just for clarification, should I disengage the parking AND ebrake, or just the ebrake? Will have the wheels chocked as well with wood.

[@justinbuice]

@@stockgenie2067just the brake handle that’s next to the center console if you have an F30. That’s what those cables connect to inside the car.

[@stockgenie2067]

Got it all done and buttoned up bro! Yea i had to have the hand brake down in order to get enough play in the cables to fit the AGA part in. Appreciate the guidance and help my man!

[@hammerofluke2013]

130 bucks for the aluminum clip is insane lmao

[@C3_BMW]

eBay sells it for 25

[@oceanf30]

Is this a repost?

[@justinbuice]

This is a new video. I did cover this 3 years ago, but upgraded to a better part and went more in-depth on the installation.

[@berel.8800]

😞😞😞😞

[@wcheong]

I just used 2 zip tie to hold them 😂

[@justinbuice]

That’s how my car was when I bought it 😅

[@HiMZA-_-]

Think I did too cause I test drove it for two days and didn’t hear a sound till a week later tryna race my buddy now I been watching BMW DIY’s ever since 😢

[@blueroseknight1]

are you sure the F30 is safe from this happening?

[@justinbuice]

The F30 is likely to have this problem.

[@pr33tu_]

Just clicked on the video and I'm just going to say PARKING BRAKE TENSIONER CABLE edit: gg

[@justinbuice]

🤣👌

[@davidrubin2612]

my mechanic zip tied it for under 100

[@justinbuice]

Mine came with them zip tied (used car lot) and they broke after a few months. Another option is to just buy the plastic BMW part for $8 if it ever gives you problems in the future.

[@Yehoshuasoaress]

I made this video first😢

[@justinbuice]

There is bound to be some overlap on KZbin. My original video on this topic came out in 2021 and dozens of other videos have been released on this since then. As KZbinrs, the best we can do is put our own personal flare into our videos in a way that resonates with our unique audiences.

[@beniz465]

Hello, after this repair my handbrake stopped working. Do you know what could have happened? (the handbrake doesn't resist)

[@Alba_BestiaF30]

Cap

[@anythingalexis7812]

Thanks a lot

[@anythingalexis7812]

Thanksss aas LOT!🎉🎉

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!