New brake pads, still make noise

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gray-beard - 30 Jul 2005 02:09 GMT

I replaced the front pads on my 2002 Lancer ES because they were getting
worn. The rotors looked good and did not have any "grooves"
(still shiny and smooth). Did not have the rotors turned or re-surfaced.
Now the right side makes a scraping sound when braking.
Almost sounds like metal to metal.
On inspection they still look smooth and new.
Any ideas what can be done. This is real irritating.

Thanks

GB

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Nobody U. Know - 30 Jul 2005 14:58 GMT

Are the shims on properly? They can slip and bend. Also check the low brake
indicator. Those sometimes get bent too. You will have to take the tire off
and the outer caliper, but not the inner. By the time you've read to the
bottom of this message, you could have been done. It's that simple.

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> I replaced the front pads on my 2002 Lancer ES because they were getting
> worn. The rotors looked good and did not have any "grooves"
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> GB

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gray-beard - 30 Jul 2005 17:02 GMT

All the shims are there and installed correctly.
Low brake indicator is only on the left side, this is on the right.
I'm sure it is an easy fix, Just haven't found it yet.
Any other ideas?
I'll keep looking for the answer.

Thanks again

GB

> Are the shims on properly? They can slip and bend. Also check the low brake
> indicator. Those sometimes get bent too. You will have to take the tire off
> and the outer caliper, but not the inner. By the time you've read to the
> bottom of this message, you could have been done. It's that simple.

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Nobody U. Know - 30 Jul 2005 19:25 GMT

The low brake indicator should be on both sides and only on one of the two
pads per side. If you have two low brake indicators on the left side, that's
not correct. If there is only one indicator for all four, you may have been
given a mixed set of pads. Prossibly from someone returning them all mixed
up. In that case, you will need to take them back and bitch at the parts
guy.

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> All the shims are there and installed correctly.
> Low brake indicator is only on the left side, this is on the right.
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> > and the outer caliper, but not the inner. By the time you've read to the
> > bottom of this message, you could have been done. It's that simple.

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