| Author | Message | ||
     Rick Dahms (Rickd) New Member Username: Rickd Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2003 |
I just had new calipers and pads put on the front of my 93 LWB. Now, when rolling, a rythmic "clacking" comes from the front wheels. When I press on the brakes, the clacking stops. My mechanic said that I needed some anti-rattle springs (that the brake pads were sliding around), which I got from Motorcars. I went to put them on, and they don't fit. So I start looking through all the brake info that I can find and, on the brakes that look like mine, there don't seem to be any anti-rattle springs. The hardware (retaining pins and springs) appear to have been reused from the old calipers but don't seem worn. Any ideas on the cause and how I can stop the clacking? | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Senior Member Username: Billb Post Number: 748 Registered: 02-2002 |
Springs slide over the pad retainers and fit between each pad backing. You will need thses to stop the pads from rattling. If you paid to have the work done - I'd take it back and demand all new hardware and springs. What do you mean by the springs "don't fit" - there isn't really much to them. Bill | ||
| Rick Dahms (Rickd) New Member Username: Rickd Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2003 |
There seem to be two different anti-rattle spring systems, one ABS and one non-ABS. I ordered one from Motorcars and was sent the other. I called them and asked why they didn't fit and they couldn't tell me. I've ordered new springs and retaining pins from another source. Hopefully, that's the fix. Thanks Bill, Rick | ||
| Rick Dahms (Rickd) New Member Username: Rickd Post Number: 8 Registered: 04-2003 |
The answer: Aftermarket brake pads: slightly too small. |
