Front wheel scrapping noise

[mahobler]

In June I purchased from a dealer my first BMW, a 2002 1150RT with 37,000 miles. It now has 39,000 miles.
Yesterday all was fine but today after I got home from work my front wheel made a scrapping type noise while I backed it into the garage. I turned the bike off, put it on the center stand and spun the front wheel. It spun freely but you could hear a scrapping noise as it spun. Any ideas how serious this is? Also, what can I expect to pay for new front brakes at a BMW dealer? Thanks.

[barryg]

If U think U have brake problems with the scrapping noise, indicates wore out pads. U should be able to see some deterioration on the rotor, where the metal backing of the pad is making contact. If U have caught it in time maybe U can get by with a set of new pads. Rotors are pretty privey. While your at it check the pads for the other 2 brake rotors. Pad replacement cheap, rotor replacement expensive.

[jasonTDI]

some slight noise from drag is normal. especially backwards. Everyone I've ridden does it. (20 or so)

[bikerfish1100]

no idea on what OEM pads cost to replace- i never go OEM with brakes. Just installed EBC HHs on the fronts. one pad was "getting down there"- other 3 were tolerable. replaced all pads- never do just one. okay to do front or rear only, but ALWAYS do all at either end. i paid about $32/set for the EBCs from CycleGear.com
if your bike has 37K on the original pads, it is likely that they're due for replacement- yank the wheel, and get a good look at 'em. incredibly easy DIY job.

edit: doh! of course, no need to pull wheel to pull calipers.
(in my best Emily Latella..."nevermind")

[RJM2096]

In June I purchased from a dealer my first BMW, a 2002 1150RT with 37,000 miles. It now has 39,000 miles.
Yesterday all was fine but today after I got home from work my front wheel made a scrapping type noise while I backed it into the garage. I turned the bike off, put it on the center stand and spun the front wheel. It spun freely but you could hear a scrapping noise as it spun. Any ideas how serious this is? Also, what can I expect to pay for new front brakes at a BMW dealer? Thanks.

My 2000 R1100RT does the same thing. I suspect it has something to do with the floating disks. They can shift a little and when the breaks are not applied can set up a squeal or vibration.

[Troutluck]

Re noise: All the bikes I've owned (3) made some noise when the wheel was spun from brake slight drag/interference.

Re pads: Just ordered a new set from beemerboneyard.com. Haven't got 'em yet, but they were way cheaper than OEM.

Re inspection: You don't have to pull the wheel. The calipers are easy to remove, although the clearance is tight. Be patient and don't force them and they'll come off/go back just fine. Some people put a piece of "duck" tape over the wheel to prevent dings. I just try to be careful.