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Clicking from Porterfield Pads?

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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 05:35 AM
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Default Clicking from Porterfield Pads?

Hi all (again),
Well, I'm trying to get my ride absolutely perfect, and I've got one more problem.
I just installed a set of Porterfield R4S pads (which are Great pads, BTW), but now I'm getting a clicking from front passenger's side on low speed stops. I think its the pad sliding a bit in the caliper because it's not a perfect fit. My question is this: 1) has anyone had the same issue with the Porterfields and 2) how can you fix it?
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Ryecatcher
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Default Re: Clicking from Porterfield Pads? (ryecatcher)

I solved my own problem, so I thought I'd answer my own post. Turns out that the reason that the brakes were clicking was because the incompetent mechanic that installed the pads forgot to both put on the shims on one side, and tighten and adjust the shims on the other side. I tightened the shim to fit tightly around the pad, and no more clicking. I guess the pad was sliding around, thus causing the clicking. However, the other shim is missing, so now I need to get a shim. I should have just DIY'd it !

On a related note, these Porterfields are great pads! Good stopping power and excellent feel.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Default Re: Clicking from Porterfield Pads? (ryecatcher)

id check out a junk yard
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