Changed my brakes recently

[maddogchen]

So I changed my brakes and rotors recently (1-2 weeks) on my 96 Maxima. And i've noticed that when i come to a complete stop in the beginning when I'm driving my car first few miles, i hear a grinding sound when i come to a complete stop, at the very end.

Is this normal?

It goes away after two or 3 times. its like the sound you hear when you are trying to stop a pole from turning? if that makes sense. Not metal on metal sounding.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Hard to diagnose for certain, but it sounds most likely to just be normal brake noise. Some pads are noisier than others and it can take a while for the pads and rotors to bed in (500-1,000 miles).

ZV

 

[Electric Amish]

Yeah, what Z said.

If you installed them correctly, the pads are probably just wearing flat to the rotor.

 

[Wolfie]

Zenmervolt is probly right on the money. But it wouldn't hurt to make sure that nothing is rubbing on the inside of the rim. I have seen this before, wrong parts that make the Caliper rub the inside of the rim. Wrong parts as in depending on where you got the pads, they could be too large and causing the caliper to just touch the rim. Packaging error. Had it done myself once. Box said one thing, pads where for a different truck. Even tho they fit fine, the size is what made the difference.

Not saying anything is wrong. But I would just doble check to make sure is all.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Hard to diagnose for certain, but it sounds most likely to just be normal brake noise. Some pads are noisier than others and it can take a while for the pads and rotors to bed in (500-1,000 miles).

ZV

Well you SHOULD bed in new pads+rotors the right way, in a parking lot, immediately after installation...

 

[steppinthrax]

Did you use inexpensive brake pads/rotors. It usually takes time for brake bads to seat. However, longer with cheaper pads.

 

[maddogchen]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Did you use inexpensive brake pads/rotors. It usually takes time for brake bads to seat. However, longer with cheaper pads.

i used ceramic brake pads so they weren't inexpensive...i hope not hahah

I'll give it some time.

 

[maddogchen]

Originally posted by: Wolfie
Zenmervolt is probly right on the money. But it wouldn't hurt to make sure that nothing is rubbing on the inside of the rim. I have seen this before, wrong parts that make the Caliper rub the inside of the rim. Wrong parts as in depending on where you got the pads, they could be too large and causing the caliper to just touch the rim. Packaging error. Had it done myself once. Box said one thing, pads where for a different truck. Even tho they fit fine, the size is what made the difference.

Not saying anything is wrong. But I would just doble check to make sure is all.

I'll check that too. thanks

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: maddogchen

Originally posted by: steppinthrax
Did you use inexpensive brake pads/rotors. It usually takes time for brake bads to seat. However, longer with cheaper pads.

i used ceramic brake pads so they weren't inexpensive...i hope not hahah

I'll give it some time.

Ahhh. There we go.

Ceramic pads are noisier than most OEM pads on family cars. They will last longer and generate less dust though.

ZV