I am currently running Brembo pads in the front with no noise. I didn't use any grease on the backing pads either but what I always do is to make sure the tabs of the backing pads are bent to create a tight fit. I go through lots of brakes (mountainous area) So far I have tried Pagid, Ferrodo, Brembo, Akebono up front with no noise issues. Rotors have been OEM x2, Brembo, Zimmermann x2.
The only time I have heard noise is when I didn't clean the rotor surface with emery cloth when I just did a pad swap. People always point o the pads being the source of dust but these soft high carbon rotors also contribute. The wear on them is incredible.
The only time I have heard noise is when I didn't clean the rotor surface with emery cloth when I just did a pad swap. People always point o the pads being the source of dust but these soft high carbon rotors also contribute. The wear on them is incredible.