1997 Mercury Marquis Strange noise after changing pads

1997 MERCURY MARQUIS
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JOWILL936
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Brakes problem
1997 Mercury Marquis V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My stepdad brought his car to me and had me change his pads. I re-installed the anti-rattle hardware back after changing the pads and the rotors looked pretty good. Now when he uses his brakes, there is a grinding noise that is more ofter than not heard and sometimes even happens when the brake isnt even applied. What is going on?
May 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check and make sure the backing plate didn't get bent into where it can touch the rotor.
May 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM