Fitted new front brake pads recently and all has been well until a high pitch clunk sound appeared when applying the brakes as if a pad is loose in its caliper seating, but I wonder if it is more likely a worn bush or joint in the front suspension. Now also I hear a noise like wheel bearing wear but only when travelling in a straight line which disappears when I apply the brake. Anyone suffered a similar problem?

Skoda Superb 2005 TDI.

Did you fit the pads correctly?

The inner pads are handed as the shim cutouts are different L & R. The rotation is marked on the back of the leaf spring which fits into the piston bore.

If you get this wrong, the pads will rattle and clunk. Chinese or Indian pads will do this all the time and not work properly. Also make sure that the disks are not below the minimum thickness (23mm for most versions). The OE ATE pads are very abrasive and will usually wear out the disks in one go.

rotodiesel.

Did you fit the pads correctly?

The inner pads are handed as the shim cutouts are different L & R. The rotation is marked on the back of the leaf spring which fits into the piston bore.

If you get this wrong, the pads will rattle and clunk. Chinese or Indian pads will do this all the time and not work properly. Also make sure that the disks are not below the minimum thickness (23mm for most versions). The OE ATE pads are very abrasive and will usually wear out the disks in one go.

rotodiesel.

Thanks for the advice.. I didn't realise the inner pads are handed so will check that first. I did fit Motaquip pads so if they appear sloppy I will try some genuine OE pads. Cheers.