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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Brake Caliper noise

Had a squeek comming from the front of the car when I hit a bump, traced it to the wire clip that holds the front brake calipers on, lubed it up, squeek went away but now its back again. Has anyone else experienced this?

Also. The calipers "float" or move around a bit. When I stop, back up, hit the brakes there is this noise comming from the front end. I'm sure its the caliper moving just a bit. The same thing happens when I go from reverse to forward or vice versa. Has anyone experienced that.

Also, I have this click in the front end as well, when it hit the gas it does it and if I let off hard it does it? What is that about?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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I can't comment on the caliper noise, but I bet the "click" is from the nut at the end of the axle shaft being loose. The nut I'm referring to is visible in the center of the hub. It is tightened then "peened" in place with a punch. I've read several complaints about this click and tightening this nut and re-peening it seemed to be the cure.

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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I hear a definate click from my calipers front and rear
I was also wondering if this was normal.
 
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