New Brake Sounds-Issues or Normal?
02-26-2014, 01:02 PM
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New Brake Sounds-Issues or Normal?
Hello all,
I installed 2 weeks ago, on all 4 corners, brand new Centric Premium rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Since my car has 130k miles, (and since I've had issues with the guide pins in the past) I decided to replace all guide pins and seals as well; I went ahead and replaced the seals around the piston too. With that being said, I'm getting a feint metal on metal sound coming from my new brakes. Mind you, this has been after almost 150 miles and 2 weeks of driving. I was meticulous on my install and replacement of seals. All areas were properly greased and lubricated where necessary. Calipers moved freely after the new install.
I checked for the clearance today between the dust shield and the rotor. Everything is fine. I also checked the clearance between the pad retaining clips and the rotor. One of the clips was close to the rotor, but there was no contact. I went ahead and fixed the clearance anyways while I was there.
I will attach a video of what the noise is here shortly.
My question is: is this normal over a period of time such as mine? Or is there something wrong here?
Best Regards
I installed 2 weeks ago, on all 4 corners, brand new Centric Premium rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Since my car has 130k miles, (and since I've had issues with the guide pins in the past) I decided to replace all guide pins and seals as well; I went ahead and replaced the seals around the piston too. With that being said, I'm getting a feint metal on metal sound coming from my new brakes. Mind you, this has been after almost 150 miles and 2 weeks of driving. I was meticulous on my install and replacement of seals. All areas were properly greased and lubricated where necessary. Calipers moved freely after the new install.
I checked for the clearance today between the dust shield and the rotor. Everything is fine. I also checked the clearance between the pad retaining clips and the rotor. One of the clips was close to the rotor, but there was no contact. I went ahead and fixed the clearance anyways while I was there.
I will attach a video of what the noise is here shortly.
My question is: is this normal over a period of time such as mine? Or is there something wrong here?
Best Regards
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02-26-2014, 01:09 PM
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Below is a link to a video of the sound. The first wheel (the left front) is a louder noise than the second wheel (right front). Also, the first wheel is a TAD harder to spin.
Also, pads were properly bedded in following Hawk instructions.
Thanks for the help.
New Brake Rotors/Pads Sounds - YouTube
Also, pads were properly bedded in following Hawk instructions.
Thanks for the help.
New Brake Rotors/Pads Sounds - YouTube
02-26-2014, 02:21 PM
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Mine did the same for about 200 miles after my install, but I have slotted and drilled rotors. After a few good stops, sound went away and brakes have been perfect since. 4000 miles on them now and all looked good during tire rotation last weekend.
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