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Popping noise coming from the wheels

Tiny
CEETOTHELIZZO
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  • 2005 BMW Z4
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35,000 MILES
My girlfriend just bought a 2005 BMW Z4 2.5i. There is a definitive 'popping' noise coming from the wheel wells in the front of the car whenever she goes over speed bumps. I believe that the brake need to be replaced?

Your reply is appreciated.

Cliff
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010 AT 1:50 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. It sounds like the popping noise could possibly be a noise coming from the front struts. This is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to change front brake pads and brake rotors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the front brake pads and rotors on your BMW. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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