Hey guys, I have an annoying problem. My brakes are sticking while driving, ugh. I changed the front and rear pads (oem) 6 mos ago and have been hearing a metallic rubbing sound ever since. It seems the pads might be sticking or riding the rotor. Any idea what might be causing this?

 

thats generally the noise of pads seating, but it doesnt usually last 6 mos. did you buy duralasts? those are really squeeky/loud/annoying on tcs

 

what kind of pads did you use? some aftermarket pads are thicker than oem and have less clearance to the rotor. But in 6 mon. they should be worn down enough that they shouldn't rub. You could take the wheel off and check the brake caliper slides, one might be sticking causing the piston to not retract the pad all of the way, causing it to rub on the rotor, is it a constant noise? does it get faster at speeds? check your backing plates and make sure one's not rubbing the rotor as well, just my .02cents Good Luck

 

I used the oem toyota pads, Ive prolly put 7500 on them. It does sound like the pistons aren't retracting in the caliper what could cause this? Air in the lines? ( i didnt open the lines though ugh!) backplates all look good, lots of clearance.

 

this could be caused by the slides not being properly lubricated, if it's not a hassle, take the wheels off and check the slides, push the piston back and try and move the caliper back and forth, if it's hard to move you should lubricate the slides, hell lubricate them just to be sure, lol, good luck man

 

I will definitely try!