popping noise coming from the wheels

2005 BMW Z4

35,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CEETOTHELIZZO

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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

Mar 11, 2010 at 1:50 PM

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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Mar 10, 2021 at 8:01 PM