Have just about got both sides done and then need to flush the brake system. Some thoughts; I am using Akebono ACT1846 pads and am still finding that I needed to grind the ears slightly and remove the wear indicators and still find the fit tight in the mount. I find placing the pads the worst part of the job as the abutment hardware seems to make the job difficult, but I am inexperienced with doing this.
I had the original pads out at one point to lubricate them and the slide pins and the pads seemed very stuck in their mounts when I removed them now. Wondering whether I had the pads back in properly or I over-lubricated the slide pins (and created a hydraulic with the pin that has a rubber wiper on it) causing the problem, but it certainly sounds like the EPB/caliper interace seems a very likely issue as well.
I am 56, doing this on my knees in the driveway and while this job would not be at all possible without the assistance of this forum and YouTube, it certainly makes me question doing it myself at times.
Brad