Rattle? Tabs were the wrong size for the clips? If so then either wrong clips or wrong pads. Currently using Brembo fronts and have used Akebono in the past. No weird noises. Clicking when applying the brakes usually means that someone didn't install the proper bushing pin. The best thing about the Brembo pads is they come with the proper pad weight as the OEM pads. They have been silent. Most odd brake noises are due to install error.
Brake question
- Thread starter Parker Freeland
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TrinidadLR4
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It might have been an install error. With the brembo pads, there is a backing plate to the pads - this plate worked itself loose somehow and was rattling around. Either way, noise is gone with Akebonos so I'm happy.
jlglr4
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The pagid front and ferrodo rear pads I used were identical to the OEM pads. And they work great - totally smooth, completely silent when braking. It’s just the rattle when not braking. I’m certain it’s the clips. I should have taken some time to compare the old clips to the new ones, and maybe re-used the old or just bent the new ones to the proper shape. I’ll get around to it some day.
jlglr4
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The brake pads have backing plates (just like all brake pads I’ve ever used). I seem to recall they also had a little rubberized coating of some sort on the backing plate, I imagine for noise reduction. I did not put any additional shims or friction material on the backing plate. The pads I took out did not have anything of the sort, and were not rattling at all, so I didn’t figure anything more was needed.
jlglr4
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Thanks. The pads have the counterweights just like the oems. I’ll try a little grease on the backs when I get around to switching out the clips.
I also tried the Brembo pads, horrible. I experienced loud squealing and rattling also. On the third attempt to clean grease and reinstall all four corners, I found all the shims(backing plates falling off of the pads. One was even missing completely. Recently switched to EBC Green stuff pads and there is literally zero noise coming from brakes. Finally can use my brakes without people thinking I am stepping on a canary. I have read that Brembo is fairly new to the brake pad market so maybe they’ll get better. I have always loved their calipers and rotors. I would have to respectfully disagree with install error being the cause.
TrinidadLR4
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Glad to hear I wasn't the only one. The sounds were horrendous.
