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I took my car to a local studio for an inspection, and they told me the noise I’m hearing is likely coming from the brake shims. They said it isn’t a safety issue and that I can wait until the end of January to have it fixed.

However, I’m a bit concerned because brakes are obviously a safety system. The sound happens while driving, both forward and in reverse, even when I’m not actively braking.

Can anyone here tell based on the video whether this issue could affect braking performance, or if it’s strictly a noise related problem?


 
as far as I know this by design makes this noise to tell you that the time has come to change your brakes pads. so, this is not a safety issue. it is more of maintenance issue. having them like that will eventually force you to replace your brake disc along with your brake pads
 
fadooly said:
as far as I know this by design makes this noise to tell you that the time has come to change your brakes pads. so, this is not a safety issue. it is more of maintenance issue. having them like that will eventually force you to replace your brake disc along with your brake pads
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oh forgot to mention they checked my brake pads and said those were fine.
 
brake shims are for vibration and squeaking, the pin is a wear indicator.

It could also be something stuck in there. Mine screened like a banshee one day every time I moved. When I reversed the pebble must have fallen out. You could try pressure washing the brake area or a car wash with undercarriage.
 
Did you ever figure out what was causing a problem cause mine is doing the same thing
 
Mossad said:
Did you ever figure out what was causing a problem cause mine is doing the same thing
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I never figured it out. But I’m bringing it in for the 3rd time for the same reason now. It’s so frustrating.
 
It's the rear brake pad hardware between the brake pad ears and calipers. They have little tabs that either break off or become unseated from the caliper causing the hardware to move with the brake pads and lightly touch the rotor. Not unsafe just VERY annoying. You can't get the hardware without getting the pads. I replace the rear pads and lightly bend the tab in to keep it a little more secure. When you run a fleet of them and they all go down at the same time. With lucid being TWO months out for service appointments you figure out how to make it work and get back to making money. Hope this helps!
 

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MattTheMechanic said:
It's the rear brake pad hardware between the brake pad ears and calipers. They have little tabs that either break off or become unseated from the caliper causing the hardware to move with the brake pads and lightly touch the rotor. Not unsafe just VERY annoying. You can't get the hardware without getting the pads. I replace the rear pads and lightly bend the tab in to keep it a little more secure. When you run a fleet of them and they all go down at the same time. With lucid being TWO months out for service appointments you figure out how to make it work and get back to making money. Hope this helps!
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How did you get the pads off? Isn’t lucid the only one that can take them off?
 
Mossad said:
How did you get the pads off? Isn’t lucid the only one that can take them off?
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There's a lot of crazy custom stuff in Lucid's cars, but the brakes are just normal brakes. Nothing special about them. Anyone who can do brakes should have no problem working on them.
 
doubletwist said:
There's a lot of crazy custom stuff in Lucid's cars, but the brakes are just normal brakes. Nothing special about them. Anyone who can do brakes should have no problem working on them.
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From what I’ve read and done research on, you need a special tools to release the rear pistons otherwise you risk screwing up those pistons which can cost you a couple thousand dollars that’s what I’ve read
 
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