So, pulled the rotors and retorqued the bearings; the passenger side was a little lighter than the drivers, but I don't think it was enough to make a difference, but it's checked off the list.
And as several of you pointed out, the tangs on the outside pad were not flat against the caliper on either side. And couple of bangs on each pad and they sit flush. Sanded down the glazed pad, that was the longest part of the project. Lastly, I torqued the caliper hold-down bracket bolt a little tighter than before.
Spent Saturday on the brakes, Sunday took the Coronet on a 50 mile round trip. First, with the front end jacked up, when shaking the wheel the clinking sound is gone.
The moaning sound has almost completely disappeared. It will be fine 10 stops in a row, 11th there will still be a slight noise on the driver side. At this point it feels like either the outside pad is still not flush with the caliper or the (brand new) caliper piston is hanging up just a little. Going to take it on another outing this weekend if the weather permits and see how it goes.
Thanks to everyone for their help - I'll keep you posted.
And as several of you pointed out, the tangs on the outside pad were not flat against the caliper on either side. And couple of bangs on each pad and they sit flush. Sanded down the glazed pad, that was the longest part of the project. Lastly, I torqued the caliper hold-down bracket bolt a little tighter than before.
Spent Saturday on the brakes, Sunday took the Coronet on a 50 mile round trip. First, with the front end jacked up, when shaking the wheel the clinking sound is gone.
The moaning sound has almost completely disappeared. It will be fine 10 stops in a row, 11th there will still be a slight noise on the driver side. At this point it feels like either the outside pad is still not flush with the caliper or the (brand new) caliper piston is hanging up just a little. Going to take it on another outing this weekend if the weather permits and see how it goes.
Thanks to everyone for their help - I'll keep you posted.