neilg Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Im borderling going mental with this now, its driving me insane. How do i stop my front brake pad rattling around in the calipers. Was told to buy a shim kit from mr T. I did this but its still no good. What do i do???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Was bronze grease used when refitting the pads and shim kit? What pads do you have and when does the squeal occur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Shim kit won't do this. You need the spring pushing against the pads. Have you got UK or J spec brakes? Assuming it's the J spec brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Was bronze grease used when refitting the pads and shim kit? What pads do you have and when does the squeal occur? Bronze? You flash git! I make do with copper grease. Does it really help with rattling? I thought that stuff was just for squealing, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 I have UK brakes, they dont squeel they just rattle like mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Bronze? You flash git! I make do with copper grease. Does it really help with rattling? I thought that stuff was just for squealing, no? Whoops, misread the post! Ignore me while I get my coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 do you have the spring clip which fastens onto the two pins, this stops the rattle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 do you have the spring clip which fastens onto the two pins, this stops the rattle ? Strange echo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 do you have the spring clip which fastens onto the two pins, this stops the rattle ? Agreed Richard. Post a photo of the backs of the front and rear calipers, we can say if the clips are missing. Sometimes people have to drill the pad pins out and end up with VERY oversize holes, in which case the anti rattle clips are a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neilg Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Those things on the picture look pretty good to me, what about the clips that are next to the circled ones, the bent wire looking ones ( technical explanations only here) Are they different on each side or just order 2 the same? is that the full part number i order? 47748 Ill also take some pictures if i can tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Photoshop 7 ? I remember that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 The wire clips , same on both side are there to stop the pins from coming out. There's a small hole through the end of each pin, it's fitted as shown in the pic with the middle bit being located in the hole in the caliper. Surely these bits aren't missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Photoshop 7 ? I remember that! LOL , simple enough for me to use. I've got Photoshop 7 , too confusing to use for the simple things I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 ill just try the clips then, is that the correct part number i order with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I've got the part numbers but they're only listed for a Aug 94 car onwards, there isn't a listing for a 93 car! Anti-rattle spring 47748-14080 (As shown in pic above) Clip 90468-12021 (These hold the pins in) All the above are sold in pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Mine clunks like a bastard very often, and is particularly noticable at low speed, very light braking. Any ideas what that could be? It actually sounds like the caliper moving and banging against the nuts, but that's unlikely since everything is done up very tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Mine clunks like a bastard very often, and is particularly noticable at low speed, very light braking. Any ideas what that could be? It actually sounds like the caliper moving and banging against the nuts, but that's unlikely since everything is done up very tight. I had the same, when I replaced the stabiliser bar links and then went out for a drive I thought it had gone away but it came back. I've just finished painting the calipers, I took them off and then refitted them. The clunking sound appears to have gone, I'm not convinced it was the brakes as I just put them back together the same way. I don't think I drove the car after doing the links and then the brakes. Did my best to get it to make that noise last week but it wasn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I had the same, when I replaced the stabiliser bar links and then went out for a drive I thought it had gone away but it came back. I've just finished painting the calipers, I took them off and then refitted them. The clunking sound appears to have gone, I'm not convinced it was the brakes as I just put them back together the same way. I don't think I drove the car after doing the links and then the brakes. Did my best to get it to make that noise last week but it wasn't there. I assure you it'll be back. If I remove my calipers and refit them, it goes away for a few days but always returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I assure you it'll be back. If I remove my calipers and refit them, it goes away for a few days but always returns Makes you wonder what it is, can't think of anything on the brakes that would case this. I'l see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 I have ordered up the anti rattle clips today, that should cure my problems, i think. Ill go take a picture of my caliper to see if the clips are on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 looks to me like there on ( the clips) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Neil, you cannot see from the photo's. The anti-rattle spring sits between the 2 pads, it's held in place by the 2 pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 No i mean the clips that hold the pins it, isnt it the thing at the back of the caliper? I know i dont have the anti rattle ones in, thats why im going mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 No i mean the clips that hold the pins it, isnt it the thing at the back of the caliper? I know i dont have the anti rattle ones in, thats why im going mad Yes, you've got them! You definately don't have the anti-rattle springs? Hope the pins come out okay, you're calipers look in good condition though. I couldn't knock all the pins out on mine, had to drill two of them out. Corrosion can be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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