Rotor play issue?

2003 BMW Z4
112,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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So, for some reason there is a lot of noise coming from the driver's side. I thought suspension has major issues, when i jacked it up turned out the bolt that holds the rotor in place is half broken and fell off soon as i took off the wheel, when i was moving the tire side to side the rotor was moving a lot more than it should, i thought it was the hub. But when i removed the wheel i saw the rotor lug holes look like this. Never seen that before, either someone found a rotor that looks like this, or they drilled it to look like this when it is not necessary as whether the small area is larger area of the hole can accommodate the lug. Looked on other side on passenger and it's not like this, normal holes. So not sure why someone would do that. Wheels are aftermarket but same exact size as the OEM that should be on the car. Once i held the rotor in place by hand and moved it since the bolt that holds it in broke the noise is gone when i shake the rotor. But regardless of whether the screw is there shouldn't the rotor stay in place and not move at all since the wheels are tight and flush? Just weird. Also, the screw i found that holds the rotor is different than what should be, other side is owm.
Sep 6, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Are the original wheels on this vehicle? As far as the rotor, certainly it needs replaced. However, did someone do that to make it fit or is there a different cause?

I ask about the wheels because the hub size could be wrong. If the hub on the wheel doesn't sit flush against the hub, it will add extra stress to the wheel lugs. I circled the area I'm referring to below.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Sep 6, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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BHAMDOC1973
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Same exact wheel ABS spacer on other wheels and they are fine no play.
Sep 6, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Then I have to suspect someone used the incorrect brake rotor or the wheel was loose at some point. I hope no one drilled the holes bigger to make it work, but anything is possible.

Are you able to get a new rotor for it?

Joe
Sep 6, 2024 at 9:27 PM
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Yes, i thought maybe someone drilled them, but even if they didn't the lug nuts would have fit. I ordered another rotor.
Sep 7, 2024 at 4:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I have no idea what happened. That is a first for me.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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A replacement rack fixed it, thanks
Sep 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Replacement rack? Please explain.

Joe
Sep 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM