I replaced the original from brake pads and rotors at 87,xxx miles on my '05 EX-L with Raybestos Advanced Technology parts. I made sure to clean the pins, clips, caliper brackets, etc and lube all with the proper high temp brake lube. Everything went fine and the new parts work great. However, now when going over bumps in the road, I can hear clunking from the front end on both sides. I checked over my work and everythig looks right and tight. I took a close look at the pads sitting in the clips and it seems there's a gap there. I think the pads are floating in there too much and moving around when I hit bumps in the road. That movement is probably causing some slapping of metal parts and causing the clunking noise.
So, are the aftermarket pads to blame? Maybe they're a bit smaller that the oem's? Should I have stuck with oem's?
Or, should I have replaced the clips? Maybe they're worn?
Please share your comments and suggestions so I can eliminate the annoying clunking.
Thanks!
So, are the aftermarket pads to blame? Maybe they're a bit smaller that the oem's? Should I have stuck with oem's?
Or, should I have replaced the clips? Maybe they're worn?
Please share your comments and suggestions so I can eliminate the annoying clunking.
Thanks!