Brake Click Noise Driving Me Crazy - How To Fix It

[@thepaulinator6934]

The popping was driving me crazy! I couldn’t figure out what was causing it till I saw your video. This totally fixed my problem. Thank you! New sub!

[@carquestions]

Anytime Paul - Cheers from Canada!

[@robbierenteria7979]

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[@Yet_Another_Steve]

What. A. Hero. My Santa Fe has had rattling front pads for years. I usually use lots of copper grease but that washes off after a short while. Took the pads off today, bent those tabs in a bit and put everything back together. No rattles. No clonks. No more getting annoyed over rough roads. Thank you very much, from the UK.

[@carquestions]

Good to hear SFK - well done - Cheers from Canada!

[@42willpower]

Great video!! Love the added subtitles of your afterthoughts, the fact you have replied to almost if not all comments shows what kind of man you are, need more like you, thanks

[@carquestions]

Thanks Will - Cheers from Canada!

[@detombe1]

You're the best I thought maybe I installed the new pads wrong or the caliper was coming loose. You're a life saver!!!!

[@carquestions]

Anytime Detombe - Cheers from Canada!

[@AU79cm-3]

Thank you very much for the video. My mechanic replaced something unnecessarily. After watching and checking the car, I saw that was my problem. He replaced the stabilizer bar bushings for no reason at all.

[@carquestions]

Sorry Eddy - happens all the time -

[@LokeronXAmor]

My mechanic wanted to go straight into the transmission lol

[@carquestions]

@@LokeronXAmor a lot of people get taken like that sadly

[@BranBran241]

Can this noise happen when driving low speed over speed bumps on a straight road?? No mechanic can solve the issue for me it’s the same noise but now when braking

[@sir6591]

@@BranBran241 check your caliper bracket bolts. Should have two if one is broken or loose it will have that noise. Especially in reverse or going over a bump in the road

[@superteamvideo1930]

I think it's the shims and the lack of grease on the back of the pad. They have a special grease that is included for the back of the pads. If you don't use it (or your installer kept it for himself/herself) then it makes this clunking sound. Also, that grease can dry up and then you get a clunking, too.

[@carquestions]

Grease reduces or eliminates squealing mostly

[@slyfox186]

I replaced the caliper pad retaining springs which fixed the clicking on my calipers, different to yours by looks of it. The springs go weak over time which causes the outboard pad to move back and forth making the annoying clicking sound.

[@嘉義雞肉飯]

Thank you so much for this video may give me another clue to solve my rear clicking/clunking noise. I've changed the sway bar bushings, links and rear shock absorbs but the noise still annoying me.... thank you again.

[@carquestions]

Great to hear - hope it helps - let me know - Cheers from Canada!

[@JacobAlNaser]

Yup! 2023 pathfinder has the same noise from driver side. I took a video then took it to multiple dealers and they couldn’t figure it out. They said nothing wrong with it and they could not replicate the noise. I am glad that the noise not in my head and someone else figured it out. Thanks!

[@carquestions]

Anytime - love to help - Cheers from Canada!

[@verlie01]

2023 ford escape here! same issue.

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the info Pro - Cheers from Canada!@@verlie01

[@gary_neilson1896]

Are you sure this is what is causing it? I have a 2023 Pathfinder too and it makes this noise: kzbin.info5DfVCDicacA?si=HM6ylK44G1Ze3pgb It isn't the brake pads. Dealership can't figure it out. I am preparing the Lemon Law paperwork.

[@JacobAlNaser]

@@gary_neilson1896 What solved the issue for me is that I took it to a different dealership and they adjusted the brake pads. Not sure what does that mean but the first dealership was not able to figure it out even after two days of leaving the car there. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@abee4447]

I took my wheel off recently, cleaned the shims which i reused because the new ones kept touching and were annoying and i noticed it stopped then came back, i hadnt adjusted anything. Worth a check again and following your tips, thank you from Alberta

[@carquestions]

Abee - Bend the clips a little to put more pressure on the pads - that might fix it - Cheers from Canada!

[@alexc8881]

Thank you! Noise was driving me crazy! I just couldn't find it, and here I thought it was a suspension issue. Back Anti vibration clips were missing on both sides . Replaced with new pads and hardware.... no more noise! [2013 lincoln MKX ]

[@carquestions]

Great to hear Alex - Cheers from Canada!

[@erictyson6863]

Same lol

[@Jojoboogie]

Thank you for this video. I was going crazy about this same noise until I came across your video. You got yourself a new subscriber!

[@carquestions]

Thanks Joe - Cheers from Canada!

[@robertharper3588]

I've been chasing this problem on my Toyota Tacoma for over a year. Checked tie rods, sway bar, struts, anything that moves, but no cigar. Finally, this past weekend, I put new brakes on the thing. Did a good cleaning on all moving parts, replaced pads, and those freakin' shims. No more click. I owe you a beer!

[@carquestions]

Thanks Rob - Scotch please - Cheers!

[@JWS1968]

Like many here I've been fixing all kinds trying to get to the cause of this very frustrating clicking/tapping. It exactly matches the sound I'm hearing as I drive and it stops when I apply the brakes. Sometimes I can go for hours and then it starts. Sometime only very subtle and other times very loud but very intimitant. I'll try this as I think you could well be on to something.

[@carquestions]

Let me know how you make out JWS - Cheers from Canada!

[@SleepinGriffin]

Not a question, but a statement for anyone in a similar situation: I have a 2013 BMW and I just got my rotors turned because my rear brake pads had gone out and my wear sensor had been severed a while ago (without my knowledge). So one of the pads was ruining one of the rotors and I decided to take care of all of them to make sure they were fine. When I was putting my brakes back on it's possible I messed up the clips holding my brakes in place and they're just slightly bent. I was mostly worried about this being a problem for braking but I'm glad it's not too serious and that I can DIY fix this.

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the info SG - Cheers from Canada!

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

Thanks for the helpful video. My car is still newish (2020 Toyota with 24K KMs) and I recently started hearing the exact same noise as in the video, except I hear the click every time the wheels turn and slow down only during braking like a fast clock (click-click-click-click). Could that be the same issue and the pads/shims need adjusting due to rust?

[@carquestions]

It could be that or some other suspension component link like a away bar link or track bar, control arm, parking brake etc - you need to get under that car and start moving them around with a big bar to figure it out Commander - let me know what you find - Cheers from Canada!

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

@@carquestions Thanks buddy! I will give those parts a look. If not, I'll let my second mechanic diagnose the issue. One local mechanic already said it was warped/rusted rotors but I find that hard to believe as they looks pretty clean. Greetings from Ontario, Canadian brother!!

[@dirtyp0rnstars]

My Lexus UX 2022 has exactly same problem. Dealer has no clue what's making the noise. The tik tik tik under light braking coming from a front right wheel, really annoying.

[@carquestions]

Your dealer needs to do some good old fashion fixing - tell him to change out the pads or Shim them somehow to see if the click goes away - Cheers from Canada!@@dirtyp0rnstars

[@chasespencer8966]

Thank you so much! Just recently did a brake job and had this problem. Extremely helpful

[@carquestions]

Anytime Nick - cheers from Canada!

[@haydonthompson6765]

On most rav 4's of this era, there are supposed to be additional spring clips that attatch to the top and bottom of each pad to prevent the movement. If your new pads dont have them when doing your brakes, you may have to transfer the old clips to the new pads

[@carquestions]

Very good advice indeed Haydon - Cheers - the car in the video was an EX35

[@adriancarter825]

My noise started shortly after new pads fitted I think cheap after market pads are the cause , these are strange pads oem pads dust was black these new pads is almost pinky purple .great video perfect explanation.

[@carquestions]

I agree Adrian - thanks and cheers from Canada!

[@adriancarter825]

@@carquestions do you think apart from the cluck sound they won’t cause any safety issues though the noise is worse in reverse . All the best from 🇬🇧 Uk

[@carquestions]

@@adriancarter825 This problem is an annoyance only - does not affect braking - Cheers

[@adriancarter825]

@@carquestions thank you , I will turn the radio up 😂

[@JM-rf3lv]

Pulled the brakes off, cleaned and reinstalled plus tweaked the shim. No more popping. Thanks only have to do one side. Going to inspect and reinstall and if pads slide going to adjust the shim where they sit. Makes sense. Will consider buying OEM brakes but now I know to always check for pad movement when installing.😊

[@carquestions]

Well done JM! - Cheers from Canada!

[@thomasj6814]

I just did this today and so far I don’t hear anymore popping/noise. Thank you!

[@carquestions]

Good to hear Tom - Cheers from Canada!

[@thomasj6814]

@@carquestions You’re the man 👍🏽

[@sblazea50]

Must be nice to have old break technology with bendable shims ... these new calipers / pads have play like you wouldnt believe due to un calculated tight tolerance

[@blinkingblindman]

I bent the locking tabs on the break pads out slightly and it worked. Must have bent them a little trying to install causing them to become loose as the pad wore down. THANKS!

[@carquestions]

anytime blink cheers from Canada

[@_LT]

Thank you from a fellow Canadian... This has been driving me nuts. I noticed the Bosch brake pads I installed on my rear discs were looser than they should be (maybe a millimeter of play), despite being correct specs on paper. Every time I fully stop (unless I stop really really gently) I get a clunk. Will give this a try!

[@carquestions]

Hope it works Cheers from Canada

[@djwak59]

I recently replaced both front calipers and pads and I get a “clunk” type of sound when I put my foot on the pedal when coming to a stop. I hear the sound more when I release the pedal. ! I don’t hear the sound when pumping the pedal when the car is not moving. Hmmm. I’m gonna check this out. Thanks for posting.

[@carquestions]

What did you find? - Cheers!

[@djwak59]

The only thing that seems odd is that there seems to be a lot of play back and forth in the caliper, I can move the caliper slightly by pushing on it. The passenger side doesn’t have this play. I’m thinking that somehow the driver side caliper is out of spec. I haven’t replaced it yet, getting used to it I guess but it is annoying.

[@sir6591]

@@djwak59 caliper bracket bolts check both of them

[@sirnigel3232]

When ever i brake it makes this loud clicking noise but my breaks work fine

[@carquestions]

This noise won't affect brake function other than it makes a small noise - it shouldn't be a loud noise - have the brakes checked again - let me know what happens - Cheers from Canada!

[@afalk6970]

Did you find out what it was?

[@tech-n-allreviews]

Same situation

[@Sagemeister007]

Thanks for this video. I have a 2007 Tacoma and it's making the exact same noise and found that the outer pads/shims didin't have grease between the breake shim and the brake pads. After applying a lot of the grease between the two, the noise is gone. I think the grease act as an adhesive and the previous mechanic didn't use any.

[@carquestions]

I'd get the OE shims for sure - Cheers from Canada Sage!

[@Sagemeister007]

OEM definitely. Thanks

[@Sagemeister007]

When I removed the existing shims, I noticed there were no grease on them, thus they were sliding just a tiny bit causing that sound. This time, I made sure I applied extra plenty of grease on all shims, and the sound is gone. It felt so good to get rid of that annoying sound. Cheers!!

[@carquestions]

Good to hear@@Sagemeister007

[@fp2231]

Thank you for this video. I just started to have this issue crossing into Detroit from Windsor. I thought I over heated my brakes during the long drag down the ambassador bridge. I checked all my tie rods, springs, suspension parts. I checked all the bolts on the caliper itself and slide pins...I guess this is likely the culprit. I'll have to give your trick a try because the Toyota clips are some what spring loaded and I imagine the salt and thaw recently is making this issue more pronounced

[@carquestions]

Anytime - let me know how it works out - thanks - Cheers from Canada!

[@davido3746]

Great info, thanks! Just got new pads and rotors, a few days later and I’ve got an intermittent click. I already let the mgr of the shop know, he said they’ll look at them when they put on a new tire. Supposedly the pads exceed OEM. Like you said, anything can happen.

[@carquestions]

They didn't click when new - and all things being equal shouldn't click upon replacement - also being an OEM part is not the same as "meeting OEM specs"

[@davido3746]

@@carquestions yeah, I’m normally an OEM-only guy. Mighta gotten burned this time. Will pursue.

[@kongito4485]

I work on Toyota's and most of the brake pads on them come with a little metal clip that goes on the "ears" of the pads that work as a spring and a squealer. It basically pre-loads the pads so they don't move and cause that click, don't know if other manufactures have that but yeah a lot of the time people forget to put them on or lose them by accident during a brake job because they like to fly when you remove them lol

[@carquestions]

Good advice Kongito - thanks - Cheers from Canada!

[@stefanczartoryski9085]

Thanks for video! That's such a small problem and it gets the car sound like a shitbox.

[@carquestions]

Yep - you're right - Cheers Stefan

[@warnacokelat]

My car have the same problem too. The pads are snug in place, but it still making the annoying noise 3 out of 10 times. I’ll try wrapping the brake pad ends with some tape, see if it will work.

[@carquestions]

KM - tape will melt because of the heat - try tin foil - Cheers from Canada!

[@ALAHOME]

Thank you very much!!! This "click" sound has been bugging me for weeks and can't find the root cause! I just checked it's very little play of one of pad. Unfortunately my toyota shim is not that easy to bent to fix it, I guess as far as it does not drop the breaking performance, I let it go. Subscribed!

[@carquestions]

Well done Ethan - Cheers!

[@iproapple7494]

Hey Man, You are awesome, I had a same issue on my Camry 2015. Brake calipper pin is the issue applied the grease and tightened the sound gone away 😂. Thank you.

[@carquestions]

Anytime Cheers!

[@Cro55xFaded]

This just started for me today I think or I just noticed it today haha cuz I had the radio off so I was able to hear it for the first time today .. subbed for this

[@carquestions]

Thanks X - Cheers from Canada!

[@jonghunsong2019]

Thanks for the video. Would it be perfectly fine to drive without fixing it?

[@carquestions]

If it is the problem I describe then yes its safe to drive Jong - Cheers from Canada!

[@automechanic904]

My customer been upset about same noise I just figured it out today so imma try this tomorrow

[@carquestions]

Hope it works for you - let me know - Cheers from Canada!

[@jonathanhart2840]

Holy rusted calipers, Batman! You must live up North with salt and snow!

[@carquestions]

Yep - Ontario Canada

[@elijahlining5940]

😂😂 it happens in the Midwest too

[@goldenboy7257]

Wow so that’s the culprit!!

[@trishasolis3838]

Im going to try this. I changed the control arms and had to take one brakes side off and when i put it all back i started hearing this sound when i would first push the gas when driving.

[@carquestions]

Let me know if it works Trish - good luck - cheers from Canada!

[@mustangjoe8352]

This could also happen with some crappy aftermarket pads if you file the ears a bit to much off the brake pads ,to make them fit ,if to tight when installing better , if you do this they will be loose as well

[@vvbanx5760]

Lifesaver!!! Why is the clicking noise only happening at lower speeds and so intermittent???

[@carquestions]

Lot of factors in play VVB - speed friction etc - Cheers from Canada!

[@vvbanx5760]

@carquestions Thanks! I took it to a mechanic yesterday. I wqs aure they'd say it was the shims, however, the discovered that bolts for the stuts (recently) put on were loose!! The tightened them with alleviated the peoblem...or ao I thought. I don't hear theclicking noise as much but there is still a light clicking noice when I appl the brakes SOMETIMES. This is really frustrating!

[@DjStalin100]

I had to use the OEM shims. New ones are produced very bad. Specifically Auto zone ones.

[@carquestions]

Good tip DJ - Cheers from Canada!

[@Word_lsw]

Mine makes noise after rotors and brake pads replaced. But can hear it while driving.

[@KhalilAhmad-sv3gp]

I got same noise but when i accelerate my car after break, it disappears when I'm driving on high speed. My car is approx 33k kms driven. I can't figure it out the noise but it came from right front wheel, and for clarification we have ride side driven vehicles. Hoping for your answer. Cheers.

[@carquestions]

Khalil - maybe the same problem so check front brake pads carefully - switch them from side to side to see if the noise moves. Cheers from Canada!

[@montrealflo3922]

Halving the same issue. Just got my control arms fix day later I started hearing the clicking/pop noise. Goes away at high speed but when I brake or accelerate I hear it

[@duanedonaldson2262]

A true backyard mechanic, there must be a dozen or more ways to fix this much better, weld a little to the end of the pad and file it down as needed, add more shim as this is why shims were invented, epoxy behind the existing shim to take up some space, etc.

[@carquestions]

All true Duane - cheers from Canada!

[@devin1528]

working on a 2013 740Li and hear clicking when slowing down changed brakes rotors and driver side wheel bearing and still hear clicking hope this helps me because I bought aftermarket break pads so that might be the problem thanks for the video

[@carquestions]

Could also be a bad CV joint - what did you find Devin? - good luck - Cheers from Canada!

[@Ariaroara33]

2017 Honda civic with new brake pads. When reversing and hit the brake it makes a click loud noise from the rear left tire. I applied some grease and it help for a day or two and now the sound came back

[@carquestions]

Need to get a better fitting set of brake pads Aria - Cheers from Canada!

[@bblack9353]

Would that also possibly cause a click when hitting a small bump at low speeds, it seems like it might. The noise sounds a little bit different than the one I get when I brake. My truck has original pads after 6 years, time and wear causing the looseness too? I am looking forward to seeing if it's this issue. Thanks.

[@carquestions]

BB - it certainly could be but it could be a number of other things as well - ball joints, strut mounts, caliper lose etc. - need a close inspection of the front end - Cheers from Canada!

[@bblack9353]

@@carquestions Thanks

[@SA-pl6zl]

@@carquestionsthis will tighten the brakes pads, and it will not be sliding on the shims, so that will be a problem for the rotors and brakes, i think if its not sliding back and forth, easily?

[@joshc9846]

@@SA-pl6zlhydraulic brakes will laugh at this small bend

[@jeffflowers729]

I have an issue nobody seems to address. I replaced my rear pads and rotors one year ago on my 05 Town Car. I started hearing a squeal at less than 8k miles and thought maybe they needed more grease. What I found was the left pads were like new as expected. The right pads however were worn past the wear indicators. Very even wear and no tapering. The piston and guide pins on both sides move freely. What would make the right pads wear out so quickly?

[@rtx-kk2xq]

Did you replace the pad yourself. Sounds like the old one may have been put back in lol

[@jeffflowers729]

It was a frozen piston. New caliper solved the problem.

[@PEnZKE99]

I tried to move mine and its not loose like yours on your video. I dont know if i needed to put new pads but i just bought those pads march 2022 and they still have decent thickness. I dont know what to do.Appreciate your feeback.

[@carquestions]

Well the brakes will still work perfectly so if you don't mind the moise forget it - Also your click could be due to other suspension problems not brake related - let me know what you find - Cheers from Canada!

[@TheParagon1996]

I have the same problem, recently changed the braked pads and rotors and now I hear that loud click when I press on the brake to back out of the driveway. I will check tomorrow to do this fix, thank you for the video.

[@carquestions]

Good luck TP - let me know what happens - Cheers!

[@ludvigborga3676]

I just had the front brakes replaced and having this clicking issue. I have an appointment at the mechanic 2 days from now but really needed the car until then. Is it dangerous for me to drive like this until the mechanic appointment.

[@carquestions]

No - it is perfectly safe - it will not affect braking power

[@angelisalive]

So if the brake pad had some play it will be able to make a thud or clunk noise ?

[@carquestions]

exactly right Angel - it is just shifting around - Cheers!

[@youtubecritic8420]

Looks like this is my issue then. Guess I'll take it another month and then let em look at it and check the brakes. I hear that exact clunk or click noise when slowing to a stop. Especially when slowing and turning.

[@carquestions]

Good idea YTC - its not a dangerous type of thing in most cases - Cheers from Canada!

[@youtubecritic8420]

@@carquestions How ironic. My cars actually imported from Canada,(where it was originally imported to Canada from Sweden 19 years ago) Saab all the way 🤩

[@scottberger6882]

Not sure this is also an issue, but I purchased new front rotors for my 2003 Lexus ES300. After I installed them, I could hear a click whenever I applied my brakes. Initially, I thought the pads were moving. However, I placed my phone under the car (up on jack stands) and recorded the wheel. It turned out that the stud holes in the rotors were significantly larger than the studs. When the brakes are applied the rotors would stop first and the studs would then click against the rotor stud holes. No amount of lug tightening would get rid of it. Holes were just too big. Parts supplier said rotors are OEM, which I do not believe. Tolerances are not there.

[@carquestions]

You have a nut torque issue for sure - Mark the hat of the rotor to the rim - if you're right the alignment marks will shift when braking - if not then you have another issue - no way that rim shouldn't clamp the rotor tight - let me know what you find - Cheers from Canada Scott!

[@SupramanTRD]

That doesn't make much sense. The rotors are clamped tight by the lut nuts when the wheels are installed.

[@joshc9846]

I’m having this same clicking noise issue with my Lexus IS right now. I took the wheel off and the first thing I seen was the wheel studs were not at all centered onto the studs, I took the caliper off and recentered the rotor in the studs, put the caliper and wheel back on and torqued it to spec… still clicks. However, I didn’t check the other side… It is strange that the holes on the rotors don’t center onto the wheel studs .

[@markbellingham4536]

Thank you car questions we learn everyday 👍👍👍🙏

[@carquestions]

Anytime Mark - Cheers from Canada!

[@franklinblunt69]

Thx. Next time I could let you borrow some pliers for those mounts & shims😁also, sometimes there's a problem when both sides of caliper aren't engaged as likely aware some attention to cylinder along with guide pins & bushing getting clean & lube. There are some quieting methods using a cmpd that is different consistency & properties than greases which seems to dampen noise when correctly applied, that's idea but haven't used when shims adjusted should work.

[@carquestions]

All good advice Frank - Cheers from Canada!

[@gonewiththewind88]

Hello. So my car makes that noise while driving at low speeds without touching by my brakes. Brakes work fine but I can feel the noise when im pressing the gas pedal as well.

[@carquestions]

Inspect all brake parts very closely

[@josesolorio6661]

Hi, I have a 2014 mustang gt. I been having several issues for the mast 4 months. For starters, I had gone like 3 new rotors and pads and don’t seem to stop the squealing and now every time I break I hear a big click noise by the passenger wheel. Took it to a ford shop and they can’t find the issue. They said suspension is fine and control arms are fine. Any idea what it can be? Thanks in advance.

[@carquestions]

Jose - this may sound wrong to you but you're a victim of stupid mechanics even though its a Ford dealer who should know their cars better than anyone - they often don't. There are a million reasons like they caused the problem and don't want you to find out - best advice - take it to a local garage this noise should be fairly easy to find - let me know what they say - cheers from Canada!

[@josesolorio6661]

@@carquestions thank you so much!! Have a blessed day!

[@FunFiction704]

buy an obd2 scanner

[@chasyho]

I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES ON MY G37 LOL. PERFECT VIDEO

[@wajutomeevovo4138]

thank you so much for the video, it just helped me with my breaks

[@carquestions]

Anytime - Cheers from Canada!

[@cristydouglas9765]

JUST GOT A BRAKE JOB AND NEW ROTORS PUT ON MY FRONT I HAVE A 2021 TOYOYA CAMRY SE ONLY 55000 MILES THEN I NOTICED THIS SOUND AFTER DONE AND IT WAS NOT MAKING THIS SOUND BEFORE SO GUESS WHERE IM GOING TOMORROW THE SAME PLACE THAT DID MY BRAKES CAUSE THEY NEED TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING TO FIX IT CAUSE IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY...........

[@carquestions]

Good! Tell them to use OEM pads - they won't click - good luck - Cheers from Canada!

[@bleonproko760]

Hello. I have a 2007 Hunchback Toyota Yaris that is doing that on the rear wheel. Now, as far as mechanics have told me, Yaris has no rear wheel anti rattle clips/shams (or not like the ones on the video. they are more like a wire, which I have). The pad moves left and right a bit and it's causing some noise. What can I do to stop it?

[@carquestions]

Put some high temp silicone on the back to stick it - check for products on google

[@marcobertoglio7729]

Great video! Cheers Canada from Manchester UK, , got a similar problem in the right front brakes. Got a new caliper and new clips. Changing the caliper cause is old and rusty and had to change my left one cause it was seizing. So i want to have new calipers in the front of the car. Got new rotors and pads all the way around. I'll let you know if was a success. Your info was great, Thank you!!!!!! 2005 toyota corolla 3 door 1.4 4zzfe engine.

[@carquestions]

Thanks Marco - let me know for sure how it works out - Cheers from Canada!

[@michaelstokes8394]

I had the same problem with my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I removed the calipers and applied AGS Brake lubricant on both edges of my front brake pads. I have no noise after doing so. Easily avoid problems like this by purchasing OEM parts for your vehicle. The aftermarket pads that claim to fit my Jeep do not fit like OEM pads would. Hope this helps someone save some cash

[@carquestions]

Good advice Mike - don't forget the clips as well - Cheers from Canada!

[@novisoprano1420]

My Jeep is making a clicking noise as I drive it to, I’m thinking about getting the actual brake pads like your saying here.

[@michaelstokes8394]

@@novisoprano1420 Is it when you're driving or when you press the brake? I would have one noticeable "click" noise coming from under the car. No noise when I turn the wheel or when I drive. Only when I would go to brake when my speed was anything over 20 MPH. Sometimes it would happen at slower speeds but only after I've been driving for 15 minutes +. Let me know if you still have it I'm happy to try to help you diagnose

[@michaelstokes8394]

@SofaKingCool whats going on

[@ministeriodeliberacion7793]

Am checking my truck tomorrow is making alot of noise exactly like this video rattle loose noise ,thanks good video

[@carquestions]

Could be the caliper itself - very common - try wiggling it to see if it moves - it shouldn't

[@PeterOla1122]

Hey, Not sure it's the same but mine makes a click sound when the car is parked and on once I touch the brake. Right now the temp where I live is between -5 to 6 degrees C. I read somewhere that this sound is normal when the car has been exposed to cold Temps... Pls what do you think? For more details, I drive a 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

[@carquestions]

Pete - sounds like the same issue and yes temp can be a factor - find a smart mechanic - they"ll find the problem - Cheers from Canada.

[@PeterOla1122]

@@carquestions Thanks...!! Haha....Cheers from Canada to you as well!!

[@angelisalive]

So the brake pad is never suppose to move even if you move it with you’re fingers ?? There should be no play correct ?

[@carquestions]

Correct again Angel - it shouldn't move

[@apflor323]

It should move in and out.... Not up and down

[@carquestions]

@@apflor323 Absolutely

[@EyeKillForFun]

So replacing the brake pads will also fix the issue?

[@apflor323]

@@EyeKillForFun most likely... I've run into problems before with Bosch pads being millimeters shorter causing the click. Switched to Akebono and never had that problem again. And they last longer too.✌️

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

We changed the brakes on my brothers car a few weeks back. He just told me it was ticking when he brakes until he comes to a complete stop. I’ll check this when I can and see if it’s the issue. Thanks.

[@carquestions]

Jake - its a minor issue and not safety related - just annoying because some idiot doesn't know how to make a brake pad the right size

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

@@carquestions Yeah, I figured. He said they’re braking fine and nothing seems off with the pedal or anything. From what he says, it sounds like the same issue you showed in the video. We’ll see though.

[@MHR70CC]

hopefully this is a solution to my problem to my surprise, my vehicle is brand spanking new Toyota, CHR, 22 I have returned it to the main dealer, and they cannot find any problem maybe if i show them this video they may be able to fix it really disappointed as it's a brand-new vehicle with only 6,000 miles I would expect this on the old car

[@carquestions]

Under warranty - give it a go - let me know how you make out - good luck - cheers!

[@Eric-ul5yx]

I am so frustrated. I get that exact noise from my driver's side front. Took the tire off and caliper and brake pads were solid. It won't make the sound when backing. Only driving forward then braking. Don't want to take it to a shop if its something simple. They would probably just create an expensive fix.

[@carquestions]

Eric - put the old pads back on the trouble side - if you don't have them swap the new ones left to right one pad at a time looking for a change - let me know what happens please - Cheers from Canada!

[@torontoonline]

My GL550 made exactly same noise and we found the exactly same issue i.e. the brake pad (front right - inner pad) was making this noise. But in my GL550 there is no shim. My brake pads and rotors are just 2 days old. They are BREMBO pads. How to deal with this situation? I again changed a new brembo pad but same issue..

[@carquestions]

Put some tin foil on one end of the pad - after a while hopefully a bit of rust develops and fills the gap stopping the noise - or buy OE pads - Cheers - let me know what happens.

[@torontoonline]

@carquestions Thank you so much.. I will try that and let you know.. thanks for your help and thanks for such a wonderful and informative content..

[@torontoonline]

​@carquestions hi, I purchased OE pads from Mercedes and installed the pads. Now the clicking noise still there but it's not loud like the Bramboo pads. A very slight click still there.. but hardly I can hear it with windows down.. May be I should ignore it now.. I changed pads 3 times in few weeks.. LOL..

[@carquestions]

@@torontoonline it sounds like the fixture itself that holds the pads has worn to the point that even new pads the correct size will click - I'd do what you are thinking - ignore it - Cheers!

[@messiah_4073]

The problem with mines, it doesn't use shims, what would i do?

[@ministeriodeliberacion7793]

Use glue baking in the middle auto parts sells the glues goes in between de caliper and brake pad

[@carquestions]

Try another brand of brake pads -

[@coreytaylor2133]

I hear that noise on the front left side of the car. It sounds exactly like that. So I’m going to get my brakes checked. Thanks

[@carquestions]

Let me know what they find Corey - Cheers!

[@mdcguru2607]

This does not hurt the brake pad, right? just annoying. Eventually I will replaced the pads, the issue is my brake pad is pretty new!

[@carquestions]

MDC - It doesn't hurt the brake pad and stopping distance, feel etc is - But - the movement of the pad can damage the steering knuckle area that the pad slides on causing a small dent over a long period of time. making the problem worse and more expensive to fix - I'd change them out when you get the time. Cheers from Canada!

[@TermanusMagg]

If that’s the problem is it fine to just let it be like is it safe ?

[@carquestions]

yes - there is no reduction in the brake performance -Cheers from Canada!

[@abidmalik3773]

My prius makes a clink noise when even i brake or come to a stop. My bads are ok sor are the calipers. Could it be the cv joints.

[@carquestions]

If CV joints - drive the car slowly in tight circles listening for any noise -

[@patriciodasilva7902]

I'm not sure this is the problem with my 4th gen prius. I think it's the CV joint. It's a soft clunk, like the grease in the outer joint is too thin

[@carquestions]

Patricio - drive the car slowly in a tight circle left and right in a parking lot - CV joints typically make more noise when turning - also look at rubber boots - any sign of splitting or grease - change it - let me know the results - Cheers from Canada!

[@patriciodasilva7902]

@@carquestions the boot looks fine I can't find anything wrong with it I'll try the driving in circle test but I do think I recall an issue when circled out of a cul-de-sac a few days ago. I had a mechanic over my house of the day fixing another problem and told me that the CV joint didn't ring true to him given that I've been the sole owner and haven't done anything to the CV joint since owning it he thought the shims on the brake shoes were the issue

[@ahmadfarid8064]

Thanks for you video man , soon i try fix this problem , god bless you man love from Malaysia 💯

[@carquestions]

Anytime Ahmad - let me know what happens - Cheers from Canada!

[@lucc6619]

If I am fine with the noise and don’t do anything about it will my brakes be fine? If this is the issue

[@carquestions]

Yes - your brakes will stop your car as well as they ever did no problem - it's just a noise, there is no effect on braking. Cheers from Canada!

[@90Maurice]

Got the same problem with my Subaru.. I'll try this trick👍

[@carquestions]

Let me know if it works - Cheers and good luck!

[@90Maurice]

@carquestions The caliper mounting bolts were the issue in my situation

[@webdesignbyjonny]

excellent insight. Gives me things to try anyway! Thank you

[@carquestions]

Anytime Jonny - Cheers from Canada!

[@hanselldisla4643]

@carquestions how you doing sir? I have a question did you get this noise when you was parking and turning the wheels I hear this noise when parking and turning the wheels and when pressing the brake all the way down if I released a little and then press back I can replicate the noise. Thank you

[@carquestions]

Yes Hansell - anytime moving the car forward or backward the first time in the day - Cheers from Canada!

[@xoparadigm]

my car is making a similar noise, started off like this & now it happens when i’m at 30-40mph. dealership charged me $2k for repairs that haven’t fixed it. new front control arms, tie rods, and sway bar links & still doing it. it kind of makes me steering wheel lock up. i drove my car down to florida from iowa, i don’t know if this is the issue but i don’t have many options. can someone help me out? i leave on the 14th

[@carquestions]

Holly - Could be the steering rack also check for recalls on NHTSA - but next time state their diagnosis better fix the problem or you're not paying - you are not paying them to guess - Cheers from Canada!

[@ValerianȘandor]

The exact same noise and is drivin me crazy almost one month is doing like this , its a passat b5 2000 1.9tdi (i changed the pads there are new they have like 2 months)

[@carquestions]

Is it fixed?

[@ValerianȘandor]

@@carquestions no...

[@TheSonicFlareGamer78]

Yo what the hell eact same problem

[@carquestions]

@@TheSonicFlareGamer78 try switching the pads from side to side

[@carlosmedina5632]

Bro said click while driving..proceeds to bullshit at a stop sign…click bait

[@davidpalmerjr9385]

I just bought a used car and had the rear brakes installed. I'm hearing this double click/pop sound when braking. Is this normal?

[@carquestions]

No - shouldn't make any "new" noises after a brake job - in fact less noises

[@davidpalmerjr9385]

@@carquestions thanks

[@carquestions]

@@davidpalmerjr9385 anytime Dave

[@firasshaqfah9070]

What if I don't have shims? Can I add high temp epoxy to the ends of the pad ears? Any help is appreciated.

[@carquestions]

sure try it - bend the shims around a bit also might hold the pad tighter

[@dcruzer1272]

I learned this by accident when I needed to replace my super worn brakes. All those noises went away

[@01Elpunisher]

Hello Sir, i have click sound when i brake at low speed after replacing the bearing

[@carquestions]

Well check your brake pads - may have changed something when replacing bearing - Cheers from Canada!

[@kushhogg3820]

Thank u after replacing my frontend it started doing that. Could figure it out til ur great vid!

[@carquestions]

Thanks for the comment Kush - Cheers from Canada!

[@acerboy5275]

Hello Sir, i am from saudi arabia..sorry for my English.. Please..i need your advise on below issue. I have purchased a brand new Nissan Sunny 2023 four months ago. The problem: Just imagine that i am stuck in a very congested traffic and cars are moving very slowly close to each other car (gear in Drive mode), each time i release brake pedal, i can hear a 'tuk' sound. The sound was so feeble at the beginning (at the time of purchase) but now the intensity of the sound increased. It become louder. There is no sound while applying the brake..this tuk noise is only at the time of releasing brake. I treid contacting the service center (since it is under warranty) but they are saying there is nothing to worry and often downplays the issue. The car has only 4000km in the odo..can you please tell me what making this noise...it is realty annoying sometimes..thank you sir

[@carquestions]

Your English is fine Acerboy - Your problem is found in this TSB from Nissan themselves - so maybe download it and give it to your dealer he maybe is unaware of it - "Nissan TSB NTB12-055J" - just cut and paste into Google and download it from NHTSA - let me know what happens - Cheers from Canada!

[@acerboy5275]

​@@carquestionsThanks a lot sir..Thanks so much for your advise..

[@trapabar19]

This is happening to me right now but only on 1 side with my Hawk pads with Ferro Carbon material. I’m gonna try this tomorrow to see if it fixes the issue.

[@carquestions]

Good luck - let me know if it works - Cheers from Canada!

[@trapabar19]

@@carquestions cheers! I’m actually gonna be in toronto in about 1 month for layover. Do you know of Devon Larratt from Canada

[@carquestions]

@@trapabar19 Nope I don't think so - taught a Devon once - don't recall his last name though - have fun while here.

[@robertdobson2846]

My car doesn't have the inner shims, it has an outter antirattle spring/clip. All 4 outer pads act like they are lose. Even after replacing front brakes, rotors, and anti-rattle clips the noise persists. This is causing wear on all 4 caliper brackets. Nobody sells the inner anti-rattle shims or just the caliper brackets. It sucks because I do ride shares in a town with a lot of bumps and holes causing rattling noises.

[@robertdobson2846]

Idk if it's possible to put a little weld onto the brackets and try to make them level again to stop the rattle.

[@carquestions]

What is the make, model, year and engine of your vehicle? -I'll see if I can find the part

[@robertdobson2846]

@@carquestions 2013 mazda 5 2.5l GT. I've tried rock auto, autozone, advanced auto. Ty

[@robertdobson2846]

@@carquestions I've changed so many brakes in my life and this car is the biggest headache lol

[@carquestions]

A company call Armature DNS sells loaded calipers with the caliper fixture you are looking for on Partsavatar part number ARMATURE DNS - SC2646-5 - and yes you could take off the caliper fixture and weld and file it to build it up

[@aronmckinney553]

We have a 08 ford Taurus and it’s making a awful noise while driving down the road and when you step on the brake it makes a clink noise but when abs ligjt comes one everything stops making noise any idea? I’ve had so many people look at it no one can figure it out.

[@carquestions]

You need to get codes from the ABS system with a scan tool to see what it says - let me know what you find - Cheers!

[@aronmckinney553]

@@carquestions unfortunately we already have! And it came back as nothing wrong so we changed all the wheel speed sensors and still nothing !

[@carquestions]

Could be a bad CV joint - very common

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Got a continuous clicking noise from rear drum brake when I brake. I can feel it up to the pedal. Started shortly after I had wheel bearing replaced on that side.

[@carquestions]

Bad job - take it back asap Squirrel

[@Xero_Cars]

So when im driving and not braking i hear this clicking noise. When i use the brakes it doesnt make them but it’ll randomly do it when not braking and just driving normally. Is this a result of bad pads?

[@carquestions]

Possibly something else - it needs to be professionally checked

[@Xero_Cars]

@@carquestions yep i lifted it up and it was a wheel bearing. Glad i didnt drive it anymore and fixed it lol

[@schifoso]

I took the pad out, put a bit of JB Weld on the top of the ear, let the JB Weld cure, then filed it down until it fit properly.

[@carquestions]

Liking that fix Schifoso - Cheers from Canada!

[@daniellejohnson3427]

yesss exactly my problem thank you 🙏🏽

[@carquestions]

You're so welcome! - Cheers from Canada!

[@marilynellis5658]

Thank you so much for your video very good information to know Kudosto you have 😊🙏🙏

[@carquestions]

Thanks Marilyne nice of you to say - Cheers from Canada!