Ceramic brake pads - noise?
Hey guys,
A few months ago I've replaced all four warped rotors on my 2005 with drilled/slotted ones, and they came with PowerStop Evolution ceramic pads.
The pads give a medium hissing/grinding noise when braking, especially when they are warm (after a few miles). This doesn't bother me - but what does is that there is a permanent light hissing sound (also audible when brakes are warm) when coasting at a slow speed and when I do not apply the brakes, as if a pad is always lightly touching the rotor. The caliper doesn't seem to be dragging (at least all wheels are uniformly warm - are there other ways to check?). Also, when replacing the rotors/pads I've noticed that calipers do not have the spring clips that force the pads apart (I used to have those on other Toyotas I had before), so I guess that could be the issue - are there any aftermarket options? Or should I just scrap the pads and go get something else?
Your help is appreciated!
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2005 SE CV V6, 80K mi
A few months ago I've replaced all four warped rotors on my 2005 with drilled/slotted ones, and they came with PowerStop Evolution ceramic pads.
The pads give a medium hissing/grinding noise when braking, especially when they are warm (after a few miles). This doesn't bother me - but what does is that there is a permanent light hissing sound (also audible when brakes are warm) when coasting at a slow speed and when I do not apply the brakes, as if a pad is always lightly touching the rotor. The caliper doesn't seem to be dragging (at least all wheels are uniformly warm - are there other ways to check?). Also, when replacing the rotors/pads I've noticed that calipers do not have the spring clips that force the pads apart (I used to have those on other Toyotas I had before), so I guess that could be the issue - are there any aftermarket options? Or should I just scrap the pads and go get something else?
Your help is appreciated!
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2005 SE CV V6, 80K mi
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