Weird click sound when I press the brake for the first time

[ArchStinger]

Just chiming in to report my aftermarket Powerstop replacement pads click the first time used in reverse/forward as others have described. I looked online after hearing it and confirmed the same, just enough 'play' in some aftermarket pads that they shift into position in each direction the first time used and that's the clunk sound heard.

Zero other braking issues or noises. Best upgrade I've done for the car, anyone else on OE pads should consider swapping.

I swapped for the Z23’s and agreed they’re good stuff. However, I do have this issue and I thought I may have done something wrong when I put the new pads in but it seems it’s happening to everyone. I assume there isn’t a fix?

 

[D.J.]

I swapped for the Z23’s and agreed they’re good stuff. However, I do have this issue and I thought I may have done something wrong when I put the new pads in but it seems it’s happening to everyone. I assume there isn’t a fix?

This is really more of a "characteristic" than an "issue".

The only "fix" is to use better fitting pads, if you believe it is an issue.

 

[ArchStinger]

This is really more of a "characteristic" than an "issue".

The only "fix" is to use better fitting pads, if you believe it is an issue.

Yeah I guess it’s technically not an issue as braking functionality isn’t compromised but it’s an issue for me given the stinger embodies a level of luxury which is completely obliterated when I’m parking and I hear a loud clank every time I brake...sucks to hear the only fix seems to be OEM pads

 

[mull0263]

interesting
i thought it may have been the holes on the top of the pads that the caliper pins go thru that may be off vs eom hole specs causing this

the aftermarket pads i used has 'built in rubber shims' so they claimed there is no need to use the EOM ones.
wierd tho for me its only one side on the front that has this issue
I did the rear pads first and there was no clicking noise everything was fine
it only started after i replaced the front pads and seems to be only on the driver's side

maybe i'll try to put the oem shims (those thin metal sheets) on my aftermarket pads up front since i still have those laying around
see if that gets rid of that occasional clicking noise

Anyone know if those thin oem metal shims are sold separately? or if its available only when you buy the oem pads?
would rather buy a new pair than reuse the old ones

Did you ever get around to putting the OEM shims on to see if that helped? Having the same issue with my aftermarket pads.

 

[Scorpion24]

I started getting this click as well. It happens when I reverse/forward quickly. And it continues to click as I drive. It goes away or I can put it in park to reset and the click goes away.

I have Ebc red stuff pads and ebc rotors.

 

[G-401769]

I started getting this click as well. It happens when I reverse/forward quickly. And it continues to click as I drive. It goes away or I can put it in park to reset and the click goes away.

I have Ebc red stuff pads and ebc rotors.

most of the aftermarket pads dont fit well , i have the same issue with the power stop pads