I will post this in 2 spots as I am not sure which forum will get more traffic.

I just installed new front pads and rotors on my 2002 Ranger. I have done this many times before on this and other vehicles of mine, so I feel as if it was done correctly.

The issue is when the brakes are applied, they make a noise, like scraping, not high pitched, just like a noise. Hard to describe. I have never heard this before. They are semi-metallic pads. I sprayed brake cleaner on the rotors before installing to get any grease or protectant off. Could they just be breaking in? Don't want to ruin anything.

I get the noise and I am not sure what to do and it makes me slightly nervous. Also, I think one pad may be hanging up a little as I get a scraping/clicking noise. Is that possible? Is it possible that I tightened the screws for the caliper too tight? Not sure what to do, please help.

 

Check to make sure you did not get one of the pads backwards (with the metal side against the rotor). I have done many brake jobs over the years also but one time I got in a hurry and mistakenly got one of the pads backwards. Fortunately, I caught it before any serious damage was done.

There are other things that can make a scraping noise but that is where I would start.

 

I did not do that for sure. Checked that 2x.

Others have told me to let them break in for a week and that the noise should go away. Thoughts?

What do you think about my question about a pad hanging up?