Why are my Kopis binding on the brake pads?

[m20e34]

Is this normal? The bottom of the outside front brake pads (side facing hub) is rubbing on the wheel around the circumference of the backside that contacts the hub/brake disc. I hope I am being clear enough.

I changed brake pads last fall and installed the stock basketweaves at the same time. I just installed the Kopis and now I have this issue. Obviously the problem is the new pads, but they are the correct pad. The only difference is that they are fatter since they are new. Is this something that happens to everyone that I don't know about, or is there another piece to the puzzle that I am missing? I am going to have to dremel the pad backing plates or the wheels unless there is something else wrong that I don't know about.

FWIW it's a 91 318is.

[asubimmer]

yep the prob is the kopis...they are terrible. Just send them to me...I know a guy that recycles them and makes coke cans out of them. I'll even send you a few ;)


btw I wouldn't go dremeling brake pads

[m20e34]

btw I wouldn't go dremeling brake pads

Bad idea, I know. I haven't had the time to check to see how much material actually needs removed to fix the problem. I wouldn't have a problem taking just a sliver off of the backing plate, but if it's bad, I'll have to put the wheels on a mill I suppose.

edit: for $6500 you can have the Kopis and I'll throw in a free mint 318is.

[Jand3rson]

Do you have the pads installed correctly? I've never heard of anyone having this problem before.

[asubimmer]

edit: for $6500 you can have the Kopis and I'll throw in a free mint 318is.

haha I always give it a shot...one day I will get some alpinas...one day

[m20e34]

Do you have the pads installed correctly? I've never heard of anyone having this problem before.

I thought there is no way they could be installed correctly for me to have this problem, but after having the wheel off, I don't see how it could be done incorrectly. The pad is located on the brake disc exactly where it should be. I will probably pull the caliper tomorrow morning to investigate further.

(same problem on both front wheels)

edit: pads are Hawk HP+, but that shouldn't matter.

[Jordan325iC]

I'll trade you my custom low-profile duralast pads for your hawks. ;) Only a little bit dusty.

[NC325iC]

haha I always give it a shot...

he isnt lying either... he always trys it

[asubimmer]

he isnt lying either... he always trys it

hopefully someday it will work :D

take as a complement ;)

[Mystikal]

Your car is extremely hot.

I bring nothing else to the table.

[asubimmer]

smoked ellips would be HAWT!!11!

[m20e34]

Yeah, yeah, the car is always a work in progess.

I dremelled a sliver off of the pad backing plate, and a little bit all the way around the inside of the wheel.

Problem solved. I just can't believe this isn't a common problem. Perhaps the Hawk backing plates are thicker than OEM?

[m20e34]

It is pretty hot, isn't it?




look ma! no sunroof!


Too bad my camera isn't so hot.

[MR 325]

You bought that car from another forum member didn't you?!

[DrMcDave]

i remember it being for sale