Ok, I changed the front rotors on my '92 civic hb dx. I also re-lubed the sliders too. I torqued the bolts to spec. This was about 2 weeks ago. The rotors were freshly machined.

The sound from the left front wheel sounds like the brake pads are sticking. It occurs at low speed when I press the brakes hard enough. When the car moves from the stop, I hear it again.

I'm thinking the anti-seize compound I used is no good or the brake pads are sticking or worse yet the 2 caliper bracket bolts may have come loose (which I doubt). I recall torquing the caliper bracket bolts to 80ftlbs. Any thoughts?

 

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What kind of noise are you hearing? Grinding? Metallic squeaking? A clunk? Perhaps you have a hard spot in the pad, do you get lots of brake dust on your wheel? If you brake without holding the wheel does your car pull to the left? Did you clean and lube the carrier? A little more info would be helpful.

 

Thanks for you interest. There's no pulling to the left. There's no metal grinding sound or squeaking sound. It sounds like a brief rubbing sound as if the pads get stuck to the rotor. Either that or the sliders are getting stuck. It sounds almost like a clunk except a longer lasting clunk. It's hard to describe fully.

 

Sounds like the shims on the carrier are missing or loose. What pads did you use?
The hissing/rubbing sound is probably from the thickness of the pads. The pads are always touching the rotor, it's called drag. Usually when the pad mates with the rotor this noise gets less pronounced.

Perhaps, as an after thought, your front end (ball joints, tie rods and associated bushings) may be worn or wearing.

 

I used the same pads I had with the old rotors (stock Honda) along with the shims. I'll take a look at it tonite. Yes, I agree my suspension is showing some age. Everything is original after 13yrs and 381,000km. With the front end up on jack stands, it's somewhat hard to turn the wheels. I'm guessing lower ball joints. Thanks for the input.

 

I took a look at the sliders and relubed them. The anti-seize compound I used began to become more pastey and more dry. The noise is not as loud but is still there. It sounds like the pads are becoming stuck to the rotor as I approach a full stop. The rotor now looks shiney compared to when I put it on about 2 weeks ago.

 

The anti-seize is probably your problem. Couldn't you find the sil-glyde? Any gel-like, high-temp, silicone based lubricant should work. I can get sil-glide for you if you like. PM me and I can even bring it to you.

 

I found some Syl-glide today at Canadian tire in Markham. It's pricey at 5.99 for a small tube. I was using the Permatex stuff cause that's all I could find. The rotors seem shiney (glazed) which is also causing the pads to not let go of the rotor. I'm going to hone them with some fine grit sand paper.

 

Sounds good to me! Give the pads a sanding too while your at it. Give them both a new mating surface. Hope you clear up your problem, good luck!