I recently changed the front break pads on my 2001 nissan xterra and now whenever I come to a complete stop or edge slight forward from a stop (like you would do in traffic) the car makes a weird grinding noise (not a high pitched squeak). When I changed the pads I sprayed the breaks with cleaner and put lubricate between the pads and pad clips, and I have no problems breaking in general. I am not sure what the problem is. Thank you for your help!
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I tried answering once before but I had typed out my whole response in a comment section and then couldnt find it and then after making an account it took forever to find my way back to your post so I'll keep it short and sweet. Your rotors are probably warped. If you waited too long to change your pads, that's what will happen. And if you wait too long to replace the rotors, then you will sustain damage to your calipers. Each part is more expensive as you let it go longer so it's best to just replace them the second you know they need it. Good luck!
