Brake pad problems

MT94 · Post by **MT94** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:49 pm

Hi all I have a been having a problems recently when braking to a stop I get a metal on metal tap which I have narrowed down to the brake pad at the piston side shifting up and down I have replaced the pads and the problems still persist I just wondered if anyone knows of anyway of stopping the pad from moving up and down as I brake.
Cheers.
Matt.

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:23 pm

Is the disc warped ?

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:38 pm

There's a retaining clip on the back of the pad that sits inside the piston, on some aftermarket brands they don't sit tight enough so the pad can move. Try taking the pad out, spreading the clips a bit wider and refitting, should fix it!

It's also not unheard of for the clip to break off, in which case the only real fix is replacement.

MT94 · Post by **MT94** » Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:26 am

The discs are almost brand new and do seem to run how they should and the pads have the clips I will have to try and spread the clips open bit, I have noticed the pads at the piston side don’t seat in the carrier very tight as I can move it up and down with some pliers.
Matt.

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:41 am

Have you put a smear of silicone grease like CeraTec on all the pad contact points ? In the past I used Coppaslip but recently changed to CeraTec and things are much quieter and smoother

MT94 · Post by **MT94** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:56 am

Thanks for the reply I only use copper grease so I may put some grease on them and see if it make a difference it’s almost like it needs something to wedge the pad in place to stop it from moving up and down.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:04 pm

What pads are you running OP?

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