Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

[318 NewBoy]

I have recently replaced the original front brake pads (for Brembo 4-pot) that is almost worn-out (left 2 -3 mm nia), with a pair of new Hawk Performance Street Pads. Have no complains about the bite and less dusty compared to OEM Brembo one.

Having drivng it for almost a week plus, here comes my nitemare...whenever I step the brake during forward or reverse, it produces the infamous "clack clack sound" (got this description from wt_know..) Apparently this is due to the imperfect fitment of pads with caliper - too much of leeway of the pad holder's hole hanging to the pin. So, I'm just wondering what are the possbile solutions? I use ear plug or volume-up the audio still can hear the sound..:sleepy:

Never thought of switching to other brands of brake pads could be so problematic...sigh!!

 

[wt_know]

Re: Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

muahahahaha .... welcome to clack clack sound
you must be sure whether the sound is generated due to the bite of the pad (ngee ngee or improper bed in) or the movement of the brake pad (clack clack)
if it is the movement of the brake pad, the only solution is trim + hammer the pad hinges to make sure it is TIGHT FIT

should use brembo oem pad. change other brand does not guarantee TIGHT FIT ... hehehe

 

[14m3]

Re: Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

Go back to the workshop that change the pads for you. They should know what to do with regards to the free play.

 

[wt_know]

Re: Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

you are darn right. the "installer" should make it perfect in the 1st installation instead of the plug&play&go and then the owner realise the irritating sound

Go back to the workshop that change the pads for you. They should know what to do with regards to the free play.

 

[stevenwu]

Re: Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

I have recently replaced the original front brake pads (for Brembo 4-pot) that is almost worn-out (left 2 -3 mm nia), with a pair of new Hawk Performance Street Pads. Have no complains about the bite and less dusty compared to OEM Brembo one.

Having drivng it for almost a week plus, here comes my nitemare...whenever I step the brake during forward or reverse, it produces the infamous "clack clack sound" (got this description from wt_know..) Apparently this is due to the imperfect fitment of pads with caliper - too much of leeway of the pad holder's hole hanging to the pin. So, I'm just wondering what are the possbile solutions? I use ear plug or volume-up the audio still can hear the sound..:sleepy:

Never thought of switching to other brands of brake pads could be so problematic...sigh!!

Me too, once changed to cool-carbon, the clack sound appeared.
You have to leave with it or go back to the workshop to complain.

For me, I just jammed my brake harder everyday, hoping that it will worn out before I can switch to stock again

 

[318 NewBoy]

Re: Brembo + Hawk Performance Pad = Clack Clack Sound ??

muahahahaha .... welcome to clack clack sound
you must be sure whether the sound is generated due to the bite of the pad (ngee ngee or improper bed in) or the movement of the brake pad (clack clack)
if it is the movement of the brake pad, the only solution is trim + hammer the pad hinges to make sure it is TIGHT FIT

should use brembo oem pad. change other brand does not guarantee TIGHT FIT ... hehehe

Hahaha..yup...welcome to the "clack clack club"...:errrrrrr:

Thanks for the suggestion, will get back to the workshop this Sat and see if it works.

Go back to the workshop that change the pads for you. They should know what to do with regards to the free play.

Ya loh, that's why I went down to the workshop during lunch hour just now to see what they can do about it...

Me too, once changed to cool-carbon, the clack sound appeared.
You have to leave with it or go back to the workshop to complain.

For me, I just jammed my brake harder everyday, hoping that it will worn out before I can switch to stock again

That's what I told myself in the beginning to try live with it...but unforunately cannot leh. The sound is just too irritating to bear with....

Wah..your suggestion to brake harder everyday can be very costly wor..kekeke