aizen Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 hi guys, just changed my brake pads. Installed genuine stock pads. Theres a loud clicking sound from the right front wheel. the sound is there on applying brake- worse down hill when slowing the car down. When I release the brake pad, the sound disappears...the other wheels are okay. What do you think guys? Am considering replacing the front brake pads as I doubt the ones I installed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtonstilts Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 one of the slider bolts on each side has a ruber bushing on it to absorb that noise, sounds like you have that side's backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starionesir Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Stock rotors? Cross drilled or slotted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I don't think the pads are the problem. I'm thinking the problem is with the brake pad clips. I too get a loud clicking noise, but only when I'm applying the brakes, and slowly pulling into a parking spot. I think my problem is that I'm using aftermarket brake pad clips which seem cheaper and not as strong as thick and strong as the oem pad clips. Maybe the pad clips aren't fully seated in the brake pad caliper? http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI/33-BRAKES-Brake_Pad_Replacement/images_med/Pic17.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 hi guys, thanks for the prompt replies. Am currently on stock on everything. Just discovered that the outer brake is missing the ?tensioner clip...could this be causing the clicking sound. The other front tyre has it.see the below pic with the arrow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 another thing is that when the brakes are cold like in the morning or after parking for more than 4 hours the clicking is loudest. But with prolonged driving or harsh braking the sound disappears .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roll_tide Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I was having problems like this and replaced my front rotors, pads and rebuilt the calipers and did a complete flush. Found that the rubber bushings in my slide pins were swelled up and wouldn't even let me reinsert them into the holes. Removed them and all is good. My pistons were slightly mucked up too, could be part of the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 quick follow up....changed the brake pads to new genuine one. The sound is still there. Just burnt USD 150.....:-(.....next will change the slide pins and the bushings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Why oh why would you ever use stock pads... They are made by Hitachi. When you hear "Hitachi", does it drum up images of confident and reliable braking performance to you? And did you install them yourself? If so, did you install them CORRECTLY? Those clips stay on TOP of your caliper and move freely. They do not get pushed/wedged in between the caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Why oh why would you ever use stock pads... They are made by Hitachi. When you hear "Hitachi", does it drum up images of confident and reliable braking performance to you? And did you install them yourself? If so, did you install them CORRECTLY? Those clips stay on TOP of your caliper and move freely. They do not get pushed/wedged in between the caliper. Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately other brake pads types aren't available in my country . And I installed them correctly.noted the sound was gone after I "pulled" the metallic plates on the calipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Why oh why would you ever use stock pads... They are made by Hitachi. When you hear "Hitachi", does it drum up images of confident and reliable braking performance to you? Actually, yes. Are there better pads to choose from? Yes. Hitachi is a Japanese megaconglomerate. Subaru specified pads to meet safety regulations. If there's a problem with the stock pads, it is Subaru who is at fault. When you hear the term "Fuji Heavy Industries", does it drum up images of the best all-wheel-drive system on the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi guys, the sound is still there.....I think I had wishful hearing . Thinking of a caliper exchange. someone please talk me out of it..... the clicking is really annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Actually, yes. Are there better pads to choose from? Yes. Hitachi is a Japanese megaconglomerate. Subaru specified pads to meet safety regulations. If there's a problem with the stock pads, it is Subaru who is at fault. When you hear the term "Fuji Heavy Industries", does it drum up images of the best all-wheel-drive system on the market?Fair enough. Hi guys, the sound is still there.....I think I had wishful hearing ��. Thinking of a caliper exchange. someone please talk me out of it.....���� the clicking is really annoyingTake a picture of the pads installed in the caliper please? I'm sorry but I'm still leaning towards user install error at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Fair enough. Take a picture of the pads installed in the caliper please? I'm sorry but I'm still leaning towards user install error at this point. Sorry been busy with my patients.....here is the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It looks like that backing plate came from the piston side judging by the circular wear. Is it possible to install the pads backward (inside vs. outside)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aizen Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 hi guys, found out after removing the backing plates....the sound is gone. Is it bad to leave the pads without the metallic plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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