2003 Suburban brake problem

Birdie2000

Birdie2000

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When I go to put the new front pads and clips on, the pads are very very tight, they don't really even fit over the caliper bracket slides, almost like either the bracket or the pad isn't made to a very specific tolerance. I could force them on, but then I would think it would wear one of the pads more than the other.

What part of this process am I missing? Do I have to enlarge the "u" opening on each end of the pad to better fit on the caliper bracket and if so, how tight should the pad fit on the bracket. Or should it be this tight?
 
Try taking a file and cleanin off whatever coating is on there. Could be some burrs from the sheering press tooling being worn out. Might have to take them back if they need grinding. This is usually a sign of a very poor quality pad.
 
Did a little clearancing and got them to fit.

Pads are Raybestos Quiet Stop Ceramic pads. Are those a very poor quality pad? Don't know much about them, that's what was recommended though as I believe this truck came with Ceramic pads stock.
 
Was prob some rust build up on the caliper.. i did about 5 brake jobs a day every day one summer So ive seen most of it.. its common practice for me to take 5 min with a file on a brake job now. saves headaches and come backs down the rd
 
had the same problem, filed it down for the front to fit, in the back i needed new clips and with the new clips the pads fit much better. probably not a bad idea to replace the clips their real cheap.
 
Stamping dies were worn out. raybestos is a Pita. Decent friction material but everything else is junk. Ceramic are not all the same. the wagner and Napa ceramics are great pads.

Sean



Birdie2000 said:
Did a little clearancing and got them to fit.

Pads are Raybestos Quiet Stop Ceramic pads. Are those a very poor quality pad? Don't know much about them, that's what was recommended though as I believe this truck came with Ceramic pads stock.
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I would recommend using AC-Delco ceramics. They stand up to take the heat better. Raybestos is AC-Delco rejects. After 20 years of wrenching on cars (still wrenching & ASE Master) these were & still the best.
 
Birdie2000 said:
Did a little clearancing and got them to fit.

Pads are Raybestos Quiet Stop Ceramic pads. Are those a very poor quality pad? Don't know much about them, that's what was recommended though as I believe this truck came with Ceramic pads stock.
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I ran those pads on my 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 for a while, great padswith No squealing, no dust...

Mine fit perfect the first time, are you sure they are the correct pad for your application?

Raybestos is the same as Delco. The Quiet Stops are a step or two above the standard pad they offer.
 
Delco gets a big flunk on wear. I have seen them go in as little as 15k.


chuckycaprice said:
I would recommend using AC-Delco ceramics. They stand up to take the heat better. Raybestos is AC-Delco rejects. After 20 years of wrenching on cars (still wrenching & ASE Master) these were & still the best.
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