Deanjet
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI SE
This is why alot of shops only install OEM pads, they always have proper tolerances which reduce issues like this.
This is why alot of shops only install OEM pads, they always have proper tolerances which reduce issues like this.
My EBC yellows were very annoying until I got a track day in. Running another non OEM rear pad now, same issue. Wished there were more options for my non-PP rear pads.I’m absolutely surprised to see a manufacturer admit there’s a tolerance issue.
For anyone else with this issue, the Centric rep that I spoke to had a suggestion for a temporary fix until they can design a proper fitting pad.
Basically you bend up the metal tab on the shim, insert a small piece of metal (the approx thickness of the amount the pad can move up and down) in between the shim and the backing plate. Then squeeze the tab back down to hold the metal piece in place. I even put some JB Weld in there to ensure it wouldn’t fall out.
It has significantly reduced the issue for me to the point where it is tolerable until I can find a more permanent solution.View attachment 189620
I’ve had two sets of front TRW pads (for PP / R brakes) and both have rattled like mad. Fine in the beginning but over a series of months they rattled any time I hit a bump. Extremely annoying. I switched to the isweep pads recently. Triple the price of TRW but I couldn’t take the noise so hopefully these remain quiet. If they do it will be well worth it.If there was a ceramic OEM option I would of been all over it. I'll look into the TRW pads, thanks.
That's odd, you would think the OEM manufacturer would be the perfect fit.I’ve had two sets of front TRW pads (for PP / R brakes) and both have rattled like mad.
Agreed I scratched my head on it as well. Glad to hear you have had success!That's odd, you would think the OEM manufacturer would be the perfect fit.
My TRW TPC-1633 brake pads are impressive and doing great. Even used them on the race track(autoX one lap timed) (not recommended but they did well, even over 1000*F...hence the bluing. I actually was shocked they didn't glaze over. For a daily, there fantastic!
I'm on the Centrics but I'm certain my shifting is in the rear too. Never occurred on the OEMs.My OEM pads shift in the carriers when the car changes direction backward/forward. Thought it was my imagination but I’m convinced that’s what’s going on. Sounds like the rears.
So many of the aftermarket brake pads for the PP brakes are like that. Why the hell don't they just make the pads bigger?