[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by HunterHofman

Interesting stuff, I have found the same in the meantime. I wonder if anti-seize would be the best way to lube up these pinchbolts, would silicon grease or ceramic grease work too, you think?

I did a bit of searching on it, by I'm by no means an expert. The copper grease seems to be the most popular option.

[M Fifty]

My knees make similar noises every time I do Squats. Where do I apply this anti-seize compound, and how far should I move my kneecap to minimise the noise?

[TheHunterHofman]

Hm, tried a couple of things in the meantime: first I replaced the pinch bolts and fasteners with new ones, lubricated the construction of the front strut with anti-seize, torqued it down to 45 nm (~20% of the original 56 nm torque value, because of the anti-seize) and buttoned it all up. Still clicks.

I then tried again, this time also thoroughly cleaning the hubs of the car and the contact area of the wheels and torquing it down to 60 nm, while also jacking up the suspension (so that the suspensions is under load). Interestingly enough, the sound on the right hand side is gone, while on the left hand side it's still there. Driving me nuts.

Any further suggestions anyone?

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by HunterHofman

Interestingly enough, the sound on the right hand side is gone, while on the left hand side it's still there. Driving me nuts.

Any further suggestions anyone?

I recently read this, and hadn't read it before.

[TheHunterHofman]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

I recently read this, and hadn't read it before.

Thank you man, could you possibly send me the link to that thread? Will be trying this soon.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by HunterHofman

Thank you man, could you possibly send me the link to that thread? Will be trying this soon.

It's on Facebook in the M2 & Comp board.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268987769782211

[TheHunterHofman]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

It's on Facebook in the M2 & Comp board.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1268987769782211

Thanks, I entered the group and sent out a message there. Would you think it's a good idea to remove the strut from the knuckle, just enough to thoroughly clean the inside of the knuckle, and the bottom of the strut, before tightening it back down again with new pinch bolts and fasteners, at a slightly higher torque spec (without anti-seize, as I'm not sure what the anti-seize actually does)?

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by HunterHofman

Thanks, I entered the group and sent out a message there. Would you think it's a good idea to remove the strut from the knuckle, just enough to thoroughly clean the inside of the knuckle, and the bottom of the strut, before tightening it back down again with new pinch bolts and fasteners, at a slightly higher torque spec (without anti-seize, as I'm not sure what the anti-seize actually does)?

I can't imagine it's dirty enough to need to clean that thoroughly.

I'd contact your local BMW dealer and just ask them what they have done when guys come in with this clicking. It's obviously nothing the owners are doing, having happened to many stock cars.

Anti-seize simply keeps the 2 different metals from bonding. But it must be used with caution, as there are many bolts you don't want to put it on.

[gphung]

Originally Posted by HunterHofman

Thanks, I entered the group and sent out a message there. Would you think it's a good idea to remove the strut from the knuckle, just enough to thoroughly clean the inside of the knuckle, and the bottom of the strut, before tightening it back down again with new pinch bolts and fasteners, at a slightly higher torque spec (without anti-seize, as I'm not sure what the anti-seize actually does)?

Have you managed to solve the noise on your car? Curious if you have an update.

[TheHunterHofman]

Originally Posted by gphung

Have you managed to solve the noise on your car? Curious if you have an update.

Hi man, yeah check this out:

Hope that helps (and perhaps consider subscribing)

[BMW63]

behind the disc is a aluminum plate which mounts with 3 bolts to the wheel hub, The clicking sound comes from these plates, don't try any of these other fixes I did them all with the same issue, just install 3 X ceramic or soft copper washers between the plate and the hub, this solved my issue immediately and only required taking the wheel and disc off, replacing the hub bolts and installing shims was a waste of time.