Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

[Swiguy]

So I installed my new Cquence dimpled/slotted rotors this past weekend on the fronts and rears. They look and perform great! However, while I'm driving or braking, I hear a consistent clicking noise coming from the rotors. I know there should be a clicking sound while braking since that is due to the slots... but during driving? I don't think this should be happening... or maybe I need to "break in" the new rotors and brakepads for the drive clicking to disappear? Anyhow, any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

[Lampoon]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Is it from the front and only when you depress the brakes initially??

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

The sound seems to be constant regardless if I am applying the brakes or driving with no brakes applied. It actually seems most audible while driving...

[Lampoon]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

My front left clicked when I initially engaged the brakes after my install too.

I took it all back apart and reseated the pads (didnt have to reuse c-clamp). Lined it up good and rebolted the caliper back in place.
Then I noiced a little play in the rotor. I made sure it was centered on the studs as it can actually rest agaisnt one side or the other. Then I carefully placed the wheel back on and lugged it in place.

Pumped the brakes real good. A few slow then hard pumps of the brake peddle.

Then I went driving again and no noise at all. Perfect.

Im not real clear of the difference between both times.


Did yours come with the retention clips in front? Did you replace them?

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Nope, no retention clips here... perhaps I need to pump the brakes a bit more and maybe do more full, solid stops?

[Lampoon]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Your using the same clips??

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Yup... I'm guessing that means I shouldn't be? lol

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Yeah sorry, I meant to say I didn't use new clips.

[bluegtp33]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

i used my old ones...make sure you got the rotor all the way back and those clips against it real good

mine dont make any noise and they are drilled. so i wouldnt imagine yours should

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Hmmm ok I'll take another look and see if the clips are on their properly. Thanks!

[Lampoon]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

There is an indention there and the clips snap down onto them. They can still rest there but not
snapped in....?

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Hmmm... now I can't remember if I snapped them in... errrrrrr.... would the clips be causing a constant "clicking" sound while driving? I was originally thinking the pads were making contact with the rotor even though the brakes weren't being applied.

[bluegtp33]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

yeh they could. as it spins they could vibrate and make a noise

[Lampoon]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Pull the wheel and check it out.

[Swiguy]

Re: Slotted rotors = clicking sound...

Yeah, I'll do it when I get home. I'll post my findings later on