ok clearance fixed with spacer. Now when i brake and the car comes to a complete stop, it makes a squelching noise and it feels like something is loose, I know damn well everything is tight. It does not make any noises while braking, just when it comes to a complete stop. the sound seems like it is coming from the rear. Just in case you were wondering, i have EBC Ultrasport rotors and EBC Redstuff pads. I have an '04 A/T.

 

ok, update, o just took the car on a 30 mile test drive, brakes do very well, seem a lot better than stock. During the drive, i had to brake numerous times, after the first few stops the sound and the loose feeling stopped. i guess it had to wear in a little.

 

wow man ... seems like this brake job was pretty eventful for you, glad to hear its finally working smoothly for you

 

it was. now i have to get two more spacers for the rear, to even everything out and paint the spacers to match all the black, from the rotors to the wheels. that will be next weekends project

 

After installing the new pads, did you break them in properly? Perhaps they were just not broken in.

 

What kind of spacers did you end up using?

 

i ended up using a 5/16" spacer almost 8mm. It pushed the tire out, but not too bad. I am not sweating it. At least with the help of fellow a-ziners we were able to figure everything out. The brakes i guess needed a little wear, so the loud squelching is gone and i get a little squeaking. I know that will leave after a little bit of driving. and again, thanks to everyone who mad suggestions on what to try. I am very appreciative. Without everyones help, my car would probably still be sitting in the gaage on jack stands.

 

^Did you bed the pads to the rotors? This is a must do procedure.

You said 8mm spacers? Are they hubcentric? What brand? Did you swap the studs for extended ones?

I know a 5mm spacer works fine with the stock studs. A 10mm spacer needs new extended studs. Im not sure about an 8mm spacer. How many times can you turn the lug nut until it becomes tight against the wheel?

I believe you need atleast 7 full turns of the lug nut in order for it to be considered safe to drive

 

i cant remember exactly, but i know it was more than 5 turns on the lug nuts. I couldnt find any spacers that were hubcentric, i ensured and still ensure that the spacers are not moved from where i positioned them. Luckily they are not moving.

btw. the new brake system is great. Unfortunately i had to use them in an emergency (damn semi). they actually feel like they stop me better than stock. I have to admit, the EBC ultimax USR sport rotors and the redstuff low dust ceramic pads, along with Techna-fit SS brake lines make the brake system feel better than ever before. i am glad i put out the 500 for everything. Acura wanted to charge me 550 just for new pads and turning the rotors. I think i was better off with the EBC.