Incredibly useful video showing the problem, the cause and the cure.

Great video, thanks a lot. Having this same problem and was told that it’s the strut. Replaced the strut and the problem still there. Thanks to you, I know the real problem

I just rechecked the torque on all the bolts because of this noise. I have the extra hardware to prevent this rattle, but I guess a thin piece of steel isn't going to stop a giant truck from pushing pads forward and backward. Great video, thanks a lot!

I'll have to check for this on my wife's car tomorrow! Only happens on the left side, even after new brakes (same model as the last brake pad though). Thanks for the tip!

YESSSSSSSSSSS !!! Just proves that you can type in the most arbitrary string of words together in KZfaq and you WILL find a video. haha I just replaced all 4 rotors and all pads and my front driver side was making this clunking noise but just in reverse. I'll take the caliper off again and I am sure I'll find the same movement in the pad. I'll check the pad wear level indicators to see if I've bent it to much that would allow that movement.

i have got the same issue with auris hybrid on driver side front, its so annoying, thank you very much for this video, i will replace brake pads will see if it helps 👍

Change the beake pads from inside outside and then check. It fixed my problem.Same installed new break pads and start this sound only on one side

Hi there, thanks for sharing this video. I recently had new front discs and pads and this knocking / clunking noise has been driving me insane. Only really noticeable when I’m braking and slowing down to a stop but it’s this exact noise. I thought maybe it could be braking hard on new brakes but I haven’t been doing this. If this is the issue, does it require new pads again or is there a work around so that it’s not a waste of new pads? Is this happening because the wrong pads have been put on by the garage? Thanks

Will try that tomorrow. Will be very happy if that works.

Yesss this is exactly the noise I have on my 2014 Polo. Weirdly the noise only started after it was valeted 🤷🏻‍♀️

Believe I finally found the right “noise”. I’ll check my brakes when I’m available. Should be the same issue

Great video. Im curious what exactly is happening? Were they just bad aftermaket pads. Was 1 just slipping forward and hitting the rotor prematurely. Glad you fixed it with new pads.

Thank you very much unbelievably helpful I thought I fked up the install but my right front rotor only came with one loose clip not two like the other ones I got that day

Definitely gonna try and see if my car problem is caused by this. I did brake job and i have same noise. Thought the caliper piston was retracting but could just be the pads not having correct clearance

Same thing happened to me. I temporarily put a thin washer in the gap and the noise went away. Pads are new and can't be returned so I'm going to have to either live with the noise or "glue" the thin washer in place. Maybe put a dab of high temp JB Weld on the top of the ear...

I have this noise on my 2016 Q50 3.0t ever since i changed my brakes! Ill definitely check them to make sure this is the issue but it sound exactly like it! Thanks for this video!

Common problem with certain pad manufacturers. Find a pad that fits and stick with them 👍🏻

Thanks for the video. You can also put a perfectly cut metal piece between the pad ears and the bracket, and fix it to the bracket with a drop of water resistant glue (e.g rtv silicone). Its not ideal but you don't waste a set of brake pads. Some cars (and pad sets) come with anti rattle shims that fix into the bracket instead of the pad, and many of these have a tiny piece of dark metal below (between the shim and the bracket) to "raise" the sim, i got the idea from these. After that, you can put a tiny amount of silicone grease on the pad's ears to prevent seize and improve movement.

Thank you for the video. I just did the front and rear brakes on my 2017 Golf Sportwagen and it has the same knocking sound. The sound is coming from the front driver and passenger side and it is driving me nuts. I thought maybe I didn't bed them in properly but I'm glad I stumbled on this video because this looks and sounds just like it. I initially went with Bosch Questcast pads thinking it's a good brand but I guess I was wrong. I will have to look at TRW or Zimmerman.

I have the exact same problem with my new BMW fitted OEM discs and pads!

Thanks for the video, very helpful, I’ll try on my Touareg 2005

Thanks for the video. I never thought brake pads could cause such clanking noises. I have a weird problem, although it's similar, I'm not sure if it's the axle shaft or the brakes. Could you help? I know that my axle shafts are going bad as they created a clicking/clanking noise when I turned the wheel at slow speeds. But that's an old story. A couple of weeks ago, I had both my front and back rotors resurfaced and the brake pads changed. My brother took the car to a hill station on his vacation after that. Now, when I turn the wheel, I can hear the clicking noise, but in addition to that known problem, I can hear the clicking noise when I brake, start the car from idle, or go over a bump. What could be the reason? Did the axle shaft really go bad after his hill drive, which usually involves a lot of turns, or is it the new brake pads? Like you mentioned, it's so hard to find mechanics who are true to their heart and have the patience and knowledge to look into the issues. Thank you.

I noticed that there were no pad tab/ear shims in the caliper bracket in the video. I'm having same issue WITH shims. New rotor and pads job. Maybe when cleaning the rust from the bracket where the pad ears go, it created a gap because of loss of metal. I would think over a little time, enough gunk would get back in there and close the gap.... Depending on how many times the brakes have been changed , and the groove filed and /or wire brushed clean, a new bracket may be in order. But sometimes in the manufacturing process, the pad casting is off. I've had to file down new pad ears before.

I got a similar issue after replacing both rear discs and pads. Only the left side makes clicking metal sound when braking at low speed. But the noise not always.

Nice video. I was hoping to find solution to my problem but I did not see it. I don't have grinding or squeaking noise. I just replaced both front and back Brake pads and Rotors on my BMW 328i. I followed all of your tips. However, when I press brake pedal and move car gear to drive it makes noise. But as soon as I take foot off brake pedal slowly and start driving there is no noise and brake operates fine, when I stop at stop sign little slowly moving or traffic light there is no noise. It make noise when making completely hard stop same thing happens. when I stop car on my driveway and move to park it makes same noise. rotor wear seems ok, but too soon to judge. I have Detroit Axle - Brake Kit for BMW 323i Wagon 325Ci 325i 328Ci 328i Drilled Slotted Disc Brake Rotors Ceramic Brakes Pads Replacement 11.81" inch Front and 11.57" inch Rear Rotor. I would appreciate your help. Thanks, Reply

Having the same issue, gonna check it out today when i get back home. I did notice one of the brake pad holders was slightly bent and i dont remember if i moved it around to see if it was moving after being placed in its housing

I just went through this with my 15 Interceptor; I used the original clip pads and regreased them and they worked fine for about 1k miles, then one of the pads partially came out lol. It seems common sense but I didn't realize these pads could have a QC issue for tolerances. Anybody else have that happen? Where it initially fit fine but there was enough play that something was able to upset the pad and clip fitment?

Hell yeah thank you brotha

wish i found this vid sooner lol spent 3 days under car checking bolts to realize its vertical pad movement making clunk...

Clunk is good. That means the pad is freely moving and not seized

What pads did you use to fix the issue? I'm running into the same issue with my GTI and was wondering if there was a decent aftermarket option, or if I would have to go OEM. Thanks!

I did my rear pads using aftermarket pads on a bmw 2017 x5 and then then got that sound, but it seems that sound is coming from the front though.

Having the same issue after new pads and rotors. Is it safe to drive like this? Or should i get new pads that are OEM?

I and my friend bought the same set of brake pads (same car) I have this problem, he doesn't. So I don't think it's a pad problem in my case, I also changed to a new brand but it does the same thing

My car began producing such noise 1 month post changing brake pads only on light braking

I had this same problem on my Benz installed new brake pads and when I brake the pads were moveing causeing a knock I took the pads out and took a hammer to the ends but u gota hit it on the rite spot it will expand the metal on the ears to make them a tighter fit I managed to hammer them perfect and got them to fit nice and tight but not so tight that the pads can’t slide the way they are suppose to I never had the clunk again u coulda used ur old pads u just need to know what ur doing theirs ways to fix this noise without geting the oem brake pads from experience mine was a Mercedes Benz c280 4 matic

So it was a manufacturing defect? I’m having the same issue and the mechanic is saying it’s normal because breaks need room to move. And so paid for Lexus original breaks

And if left? I just have to put up with the noises?

The brakes just started clunking on my brand new vehicle with just 6000 miles on them. What could cause this?

Anti rattle clips

I pad slapped brakes on rusty rotors and it makes this sound is that cause the rotors are rusty or is it the pads themselves?

Having the same issue just changed brakes and rotors

Is this the same with intermittent clicking when driving. Pressing brake pedal stops it. Take off and happens again. Press again and stops. Had brembo pads and discs recently and only happened after that

Did you messure the pads!?

this also happened to my golf after i put in new pads and rotors. so its not the rotors? it the cheap pads i bought to replace the OEM. i got these RS Parts pads from partsavatar for super cheap. i was been driving with them for 3 months now. is it dangerous?

Mine does it when brake and sometimes turnin

i never saw brake clips sold with pads. did you have to ask for them?

Did you feel that clicking noise in the steering wheel of your car?

This can be a mixing up of left and right pads right?

Would this cause the steering wheel to shake as well?

Will a car still pass an mot with this issue?

Could it be cheap pads!?

Hey brother I just did a brake job and I am get a clunk when going over bumps. Is this my issue?

Can this be heard while just driving. I swear my sound almost like this but only in movements. I feel my pads are loose, causing it to clunk. You might have another video while driivng, but with the noise?

Same thing and sound on my INFINITI

Maybe cheap hardware?

U can ply those shims on the ears wider so they cushion the knock

Just bought a fuc**ng gearbox for no reason at all. Guess what is was.

just added new pads and rotors and one side clunks...POS

Be honest can i just leave my brakes like this lol