Pad knockback

Originally Posted by corbin09

yes, it isnt a loud clunk, but there is a sound. I think im going to take it to the dealership. Tell them the problem and ask them to diagnose what it is. At that point they will tell me, it is ______________ probably caused by the wheels you put on... like usual, then i will take it to a brake place to get it fixed. Im hoping on upgrading to someones used set of akebonos soon so maybe this will just get me more motivated.

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

On floating caliper setups like on the base model this can sometimes happen if the grease on the brake pads dries up. The pads hang-up for just a bit and then skip as they jump back out into position. A little lube on the backing plates and on the side edge usually does the job.

Originally Posted by semtex

Great tip = +rep!

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Thanks! But you have the sport model don't you? The issue is a little different with the fixed caliper setup, but I have to say the 370 has much less pad knockback than the 350 did.

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

On floating caliper setups like on the base model this can sometimes happen if the grease on the brake pads dries up. The pads hang-up for just a bit and then skip as they jump back out into position. A little lube on the backing plates and on the side edge usually does the job.