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06-22-2009, 11:05 PM
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Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
So my calipers are rattling. When I apply the brakes, they stop. I took the wheel off and it looks like the studs that hold them on are too small.. it rattles on them. OR could it be that I'm missing some grommets or bushings? Anyone know?
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06-23-2009, 07:45 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
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Another common issue is the pads themselves 'shifting' within the caliper when the brakes are compressed. This typically requires bending the tabs on the pads in a little tighter so there's an interference fit when installing them in the calipers.
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06-23-2009, 08:36 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
Thank you!
Now any idea where I would find the o-ring style seals? Would this be an auto part store item hopefully? I'll try the tab adj too when they go back on. |
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06-23-2009, 08:43 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
You can find the caliper seals(bushings) at Carquest in caliper rebuild kits. I'm sure you can find it other part stores too. Like Scoti said check the pads for the rattle and tighten the tabs near the hat of the rotor.
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06-26-2009, 06:51 AM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
You all were right.. O'Reillys make a rebuild kit but I think I'm going to replace the whole caliper since they are only $11 each!
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06-26-2009, 01:09 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
you don't need a rebuild kit....most parts stores sell the hardware kits....
here is the hardware kit from Autozone.  $4.99 for both front calipers autozone linky
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06-26-2009, 02:08 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
I think your old GM caliper would be better than a new $11 one?
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06-26-2009, 05:26 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
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The $11 caliper come assembled with the bolts and everything.. I can't believe that cost, but I have always gotten good parts from O'Reillys so I trust that they are decent at least. |
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06-26-2009, 07:16 PM
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Re: Rattling Brake Calipers Up Front
If they will indeed tighten up the calipers in your situation, the rebuild kits are a much quicker/easier solution. Swapping the entire caliper will require bleeding....not you, the fluid.
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