Clearance issue on pads to rotor.

Koenigturbo

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I have a 03 Solara, I wondering about the brake pad to rotor clearance. Every time I step on the brake I can hear a slight creaking sound from the brakes. It sounds like the pads have to much clearance between the rotor and pads. I can especially hear it at the rear brakes. Anyone have the specs? I'm not sure, but I thought the clearance is about 50 to 60 thousands, does this sound right? Are there different size shims to use?

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mkiiichip

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The pads should always be touching the rotors.
So to answer your question, 0 clearance.
Have you inspected the brakes?
Are the pads wearing evenly? Whats the thickness?