Q: I changed the brake pads recently, there is now a knocking sound when applying the brakes
Hi,
I just changed my brake pads and now i have knocking sound whenever i apply brakes at slow speeds. What do you think could be an issue here? can someone please let me know.
Thanks, Sarfaraz
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