Hi guys, so I have a Mazda 3 2014 GS with about 88000kms on it. I have been having problems with my breaks for awhile now, first I was getting a lot of vibration whenever I breaked from over 60km/hr, and also this weird clicking loud noise as I came to a stop. I had both my front and back breaks replaced, pads and rotors(for the second time since I bought the car new) I figured this would fix the problem, and it did for the vibrations, but that noise is still there. Also note that I just had a recall done as well the other day for the handbreak kit, which could be sticking and cause a drag on the breaks, they also said they looked at my calipers and said they were fine. I’m still getting this weird noise after all of that, and I noticed this morning going at slower speeds I can hear it as well... any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as this is driving me up the wall and is becoming very expensive.
Thanks
David

 

Pads and slides need lubricating

 

Yeah but the noise was happening even before I relaxed the pads/rotors so wouldn’t that be something else?

 

Not necessarily, I've fixed numerous vehicles with brake noises with lubricating the pads where they clip into the caliper brackets & the caliper slide pins.

 

Also, who actually replaced the pads & rotors? were the old & new rotors checked for run out? Has the vehicle been checked for warped hubs or axles?

 

I agree with Grim Reaper. Lubricate the slides and pad seats. I would add that I found rebuilding the caliper completely helped some of my previous issues as well. Lastly, occasionally the rear pads don't sit in the caliper tightly and can cause the clicking when not braking (bumps, etc.) just in case you notice a difference.

RGAZ