Rotors/pads grinding after brake job : Cartalk - reddit
As for the rotors, if the rotors are scored, have hot spots, are glazed, or like I mentioned if a pad was installed backwards and was rubbing metal on metal id get them machined after you verify the rotor has enough thickness to cut.
Top responsesIf the caliper and caliper bracket are tight, its probably fine. They are probably fine if they are new, you probably have a bent backing plate. If the car wasn't . read more4 votesMy first thought is along with possibly a bent shim/backing plate, could it be possible you accidentally installed a pad backwards? I've seen it happen a couple . read more2 votesSounds like it could be a wheel bearing. Maybe a race got damaged if you transferred the old ones into the new rotors.1 voteBacking plates are likely culprit. They were in my case.1 voteTake a picture of your wheel that's making the noise...like the rotor and caliper. Metal on metal grinding has to be that something was done wrong or is . read more1 voteSee allGet price