[Whitespeed]

Solved! See post #8

I recently replaced the front pads on my 1LE with OEM 1LE pads, and I'm now hearing a a rhythmic clicking/creaking noise from the front of the car under moderate to heavy braking. Road and wind noise drown it out over 60kph (~40mph), but it is very apparent every time I come to a stop. With the windows up, it is more of a rhythmic creaking noise, and with the windows down, it is more of a distinct rhythmic clicking noise. It is definitely coming from the front of the car, but sounds like it is coming from both sides. There is nothing else unusual about the braking performance. I'm not getting any vibration or pedal pulsation. I'm very experienced when it comes to brake work and this isn't the first time I've replaced the pads on my 1LE. But I can't understand why this is happening now. The car has approximately 13,000 miles on it. Rotors are still in excellent condition.

I have new brake pad anti-rattle springs that I may try. Also, the old pads still have life in them, and I may put them back in as an experiment.

Anyone else experience this (I searched and couldn't find anything), or have any other ideas?


Nigel