I notice a front brake noise

BLUEM

MEMBER
2006 BMW X5
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
81,000 MILES

I purchased the car earlier this year and lately I have been getting into more traffic jams (stop and go). I noticed that in heavy traffic jams when I drive and stop drive and stop for few feet at a time I notice a front brake noise. Thanks in Advance of your assistance. B

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,192 POSTS

Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard to do. If you do it yourself, make sure to get lifetime parts so you never have to pay for them again. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

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

If you look at the pics below, they include the directions and pictures specific to your vehicle for this job. Follow them. If you have additional questions, let me know. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Take care, Joe

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