Rear Brakes Rattling Bad
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Rear Brakes Rattling Bad
I have an 03 MCS, and I had recently bought drilled and slotted rotors.
Rears were warped and while waiting for a new set, I purchased some OEM rotors to get by on.
Long story short, I ran into a problem with with my rear brakes, the drivers side was rattling bad. It sounds like there is no pressure on the pad at all. However, when applying the brake, noise goes away, on a lift, brake grabs. E-brake holds on that specific wheel as well as the passenger side.
I really don't want to just start purchasing parts and guess and test.
What is really worrying me, is that my lower control arm on drivers side is slightly bent. It's nothing noticeable to the eye, but it is tweaked a little. It was tweaked before the problem though. However the pads didn't start rattling until I hit a speed bump!
Any input is appreciated! THANKS!
Rears were warped and while waiting for a new set, I purchased some OEM rotors to get by on.
Long story short, I ran into a problem with with my rear brakes, the drivers side was rattling bad. It sounds like there is no pressure on the pad at all. However, when applying the brake, noise goes away, on a lift, brake grabs. E-brake holds on that specific wheel as well as the passenger side.
I really don't want to just start purchasing parts and guess and test.
What is really worrying me, is that my lower control arm on drivers side is slightly bent. It's nothing noticeable to the eye, but it is tweaked a little. It was tweaked before the problem though. However the pads didn't start rattling until I hit a speed bump!
Any input is appreciated! THANKS!
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+1 on the slide method the two side metal wire /springs grab the slotted head of the piston as well as the bottom metal wire / spring. Open slide of course.
Here is the picture of the rears pads:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/34216762871/
Here is the head of the piston: make sure its clean / rust free, so the pad clips set in easy.
Also, check and make sure you did not lose the
Retainer Clip - Rear
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/34216762749/ES60416/
Thanks and hope that helps.
Here is the picture of the rears pads:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/34216762871/
Here is the head of the piston: make sure its clean / rust free, so the pad clips set in easy.
Also, check and make sure you did not lose the
Retainer Clip - Rear
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/34216762749/ES60416/
Thanks and hope that helps.
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it was both problems! I slide the pad on. The brakes quieted down a bit. Took wheel back off, noticed retainer clip was only touching top side of caliper and not bottom side, so I bent it just a small amount and that stopped the rattling. I get a very faint squeak now :( I've driven 400 miles already, I guess the clip needs a little more adjusting but thanks for all the help!!!!
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Great news. Glad you got things fixed. When doing a brake job the outside retainer clip retains tension on the caliper to carrier.
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