On at least two occasions since then i have noticed grinding.
Ceramic brake pads grinding noise.
This takes a lot of stress off the brake discs which means they will last longer too.
You describe your symptoms as more of a grinding metal on metal type of noise.
Ceramic brake pads cause much less noise in comparison to metallic brake pads because they are not as abrasive.
Changing the rotors is an easy job on this car.
Most of the complaints come from squeaks when the pads are wet.
New brake pads are a bit stiff and need to be broken in.
I m not sure why this.
The process involves being.
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.
My guess is your brake light is coming on.
The same can be true with brake pads.
The front brake pads are easy to replace and is a do it yourself sort of thing.
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.
Breaking in new ceramic brake pads is an important procedure that is needed to maximize their performance according to experts.
In september 2012 i had all of my brake pads and my front rotors replaced.
When your pads are being bedded in you may hear some squealing screeching or grinding.
On saturday i was driving more than usual and they were grinding the majority of the time.
The grinding noise is the brakes pads proably the noise is in the front.
Organic brake pads have a reputation for being quiet most of the time.
But this noise should lessen as you drive your car and allow the pads to become worn in.
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.