Grinding Sounds w/ New Front Brake Pads

[zero204]

I recently installed Wagner Quick Stop front brake pads on my 05 EX. For some reason when ever im driving and when i start braking i hear a grinding sound. Has anyone experienced this? Im not sure what it can be.

 

[fusseli]

Did you at least have your rotors turned to prep for the new pads?

 

[zero204]

What do you mean by rotors turned?

 

[fusseli]

Turned as in resurfaced, machined. Rotors will warp over time, glaze, get pits worn into them, etc. They should be resurfaced when you put on new pads so that there is a fresh and flat surface, I'm pretty sure a rotor warped enough to make noise under braking would cause excessive wear on new pads. Take your rotors to O'reilly or a NAPA and they will do it on the cheap. If they are worn below their minimum machining thickness then you'll just need to but a new pair.