I just brake pads all around on my xc. I had the "caliper socket" from ipd so when I did the fronts (pads only) I didn't remove the caliper mount rather just the two special bolts and the spring clip. Pretty straight forward and everything seemed to go well, followed my standard lube procedure, etc. However, now when braking, each time the brakes are applied, there is one click (almost a clank) sound when the brake pedal travels past about 1". I can hear it very well at slow speeds in a parking lot, etc. It is one distinct sound, not repeated. I thought it might be the upper motor mount but upon closer inspection it is clearly coming from the driver's side. There is virtually nothing I can do to prevent this click. In fact, if I brake extremely slowly and even at a very low speed the click get's even MORE pronounced. Is this a bad caliper? The brakes are solid performance wise (though I haven't tested a panic stop because I'm still in the burnish period). Also, brake fluid level checks out fine. *edited to keep html special chars from showing up in title ;)

When you put the pads on, the inside pad has 3 clips that slide into the center of the piston. Sometimes the clips are not expanded enough and the pad is slightly loose.

Remove the pads again, check the fit of the inside pad. If slightly loose, carefully expand the clips, and reinsert the pad. A clip can break off if bent too far, requiring a new pad, so be careful.

As for bedding the new pads: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_bedincontents.shtml


Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

According to my latest round of searching brickboard just now I think I'm going to take out the slide pins and "liberally" lubricate them.

Found first reply here: http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=1459283&show_all=1

Any other tips would be much appreciated.