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