Brakes sounds like dragging

[gar_lei]

Hello

I changed my pads to HP+ recently, did the bed in ran it for over 500KM and went for a track day.

After the track day I start hearing the front brakes the sounds like it's dragging when rolling at very low speed or from stop and go.

What could that be?

[peterm15]

Bearings.

[loki]

that's just the way those pads are

unless you're hard on the brakes, your car will sound like an old bus

price you pay for having those pads installed


http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?63484-GB-Edge-AutoSport&p=947392&viewfull=1#post947392

[mvr]

Mine does that too...I think its normal for these pads. It started with noise from low rolling speeds, now it does it everytime I turn lightly or accelerate.

Pads are almost done though...

[gar_lei]

I knew the squeal, squeaks are normal for these pads. But just wanna make sure the dragging sound I hear is normal as well.

Anyhow I'll switch back to OEM for street use and keep the HP+ for track

Btw i used Ford Fluids + Stoptech stainless lines+ HP+ for last weekend track day at Mont-Tremblant. Very consistent braking power through out all day! Highly recommend for all ppl who visit the track once in a while.

[gar_lei]

Switched back to OEM pads for street use and the dragging noise is gone so Loki was right it was the pads causing the issue

Thanks!

[bmxnwrx]

anyone ever check the wear indicator tab, i had a set of pads once and it had been bent during packaging and when installed was touching the rotor. bent the tab and noise was gone.

[Racingbees]

I had the same squeaks sound when I back out from the garage almost every morning with oem break. and I ask the dealer they say this is normal with a cold start.

[loki]

I had the same squeaks sound when I back out from the garage almost every morning with oem break. and I ask the dealer they say this is normal with a cold start.

Unless you've heard his brakes you cannot compare.

He had hawk hp+ pads installed which appear to drag during normal use. He has since switched back to oem pads for street use and the issue has been resolved

[Nooby31]

I had the same squeaks sound when I back out from the garage almost every morning with oem break. and I ask the dealer they say this is normal with a cold start.

funny I hear that sound almost every time I back out even when it is 30 degrees out here! I figure I will get it taken care of once I buy new tires and rims.