
Well I have been using Wagner pads for many years and they have changed in the last year or two. They happen to be making a lot of noise. And I've noticed some strange wear on my new rims. I don't know what it's from. They have been correctly installed and properly lubricated. This has happened a few times lately with different sets of pads for different cars. Always tighter than desired and sometimes randomly loud. Braking performance is great, but it's called thermoQUIET. You seem to have lost the calm part. So sad.