1995 Aerostar with noisy front brakes.

[Guinnessblues]

I just had new front end brakes, new rotors, new pads. Since then, When I hit a rough road, it sounds like a tin can full of washers. Then when slowing down for a light or when driving low speed, I hear a clank/click with the rotation of the wheel. As soon as I just touch the brake pedal, sound gone. Had it checked a second time, couldn't find anything. I took it out, rough road, same noises. I immed went back to the mechanic and as I pulled in he heard the slow clank/click. Went over them again, couldn't find anything wrong.
Drove it a few days, seemed fine, except everytime I released the brake at a stop, I heard a loud click.
Then a few days later, same noises all over again. It really seems like when I hit a rough road, I shake something lose, and eventually it falls back into place.
Any ideas, please?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did the mechanic install anti squeal pads with anti squeal compound on the back of the brake pads? Did he remember to install anti rattle clips? Did you check the wheel bearings?

 

[Guinnessblues]

I don't know, but I'll find out. The bearings would/should have been repacked when he did the rotors, I believe.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Take a look at the sticky thread on the top of this section on replacing front brake pads: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243263