I took the car back to be looked at in october and today and in both instances the mechanics couldn t find a thing wrong with the brakes.
Ceramic brake pads grinding noise.
This takes a lot of stress off the brake discs which means they will last longer too.
I m not sure why this.
New brake pads are a bit stiff and need to be broken in.
Most of the complaints come from squeaks when the pads are wet.
In september 2012 i had all of my brake pads and my front rotors replaced.
The grinding noise is the brakes pads proably the noise is in the front.
You describe your symptoms as more of a grinding metal on metal type of noise.
And if he s willing to change the rotors for you soon before the new pads conform to the old rotors he can make the noise go away.
Changing the rotors is an easy job on this car.
When your pads are being bedded in you may hear some squealing screeching or grinding.
Known by some as the bedding in process breaking in the pads should be done any time new ceramic brake pads are installed or when purchasing a new car.
My guess is your brake light is coming on.
Most importantly ceramic brake pads are more resistant to heat which also preserves the life of your brakes too.
The front brake pads are easy to replace and is a do it yourself sort of thing.
On saturday i was driving more than usual and they were grinding the majority of the time.
On at least two occasions since then i have noticed grinding.
If he claims he doesn t hear the noise which is what we do when our customers come back and complain then you need to change your taste in music and start listening to that head banging stuff while.
The process involves being.
The process of breaking in new brake pads is referred to as bedding in.
Ceramic brake pads cause much less noise in comparison to metallic brake pads because they are not as abrasive.
The same can be true with brake pads.