brake pads.. rattling? wtf

Diablo · 10-13-2002, 12:14 AM

my break pads seem to rattle and shake when i hit a bump, but when i hold the brakes going over bumps it doesn't do it, what could cause the pads to be loose? the old ones did that, and we put new ones on and they didn't do it for about a week and a half, and now do it again. soo. something loose or whut? Thx -Adam

DropindaS-Mini · 10-13-2002, 12:18 AM

try to see if u have tabs that hold the brake pads, if u dont have any then thats the problem, go to a auto parts store cost is cheap and very easy to intstall

Diablo · 10-13-2002, 12:47 AM

wouldn't u think that when my dad installed the new pads and rotors he had some on there? (wouldn't the new pads come with em?)

DropindaS-Mini · 10-13-2002, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diablo
wouldn't u think that when my dad installed the new pads and rotors he had some on there? (wouldn't the new pads come with em?)

no, the clips dont come with the pads. they are sold seprate. there is no way i would know what ur dad did, for all i know he doesnt know about brakes.

Diablo · 10-13-2002, 12:56 AM

damn dude, you didn't have to get smart. I was just asking, I figured most people who put brakes on know to put some on or something.. Sinces he's a mechanic.

DropindaS-Mini · 10-13-2002, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diablo
damn dude, you didn't have to get smart. I was just asking, I figured most people who put brakes on know to put some on or something.. Sinces he's a mechanic.

i wasnt gettin smart. u asked for help i gave my 02. im takin u didnt like what i had to say, so if ur dad is a mechanic and he put them on why ask someone else??

Diablo · 10-13-2002, 01:11 AM

just to start up a topic and chat with someone who may have had the same problem... =\

whosxtreme · 10-14-2002, 09:46 AM

if it is the pads....the front ones, if the pads have the metal tabs on the inside that slide into the piston sometimes those need to be bent out to make a tighter fit so they dont vibrate out, or maybe when they were put it one of the tabs got bent and it isnt holding it tight.

Diablo · 10-17-2002, 08:53 PM

what do u call those little clips that u put on the brake calipers?

DropindaS-Mini · 10-17-2002, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diablo
what do u call those little clips that u put on the brake calipers?

retaining clips

blubyUs10 · 10-21-2002, 10:20 PM

when you do a disc brake rebuild, there are certain parts that
should be replaced but usually aren't. first off, always measure
the rotors and make sure they are within spec for thickness. also
make sure both faces of a vented rotor are similar in thickness.
under spec is dangerous, dissimilar thickness will usually warp
and give you pedal pulsation. use a pinch-off tool that won't dam-
age the brake hose, open the bleeder, and see if the piston will
slide back into the caliper bore with just the pressure from your
thumbs. if it dosn't, rebuild or replace them. check the slider pins,
if they are corroded, replace them. they are plated, so you clean
the rust off and it comes back and the calipers don't slide. most
brakes have some device they call an anti-rattle clip. most likely
what your problem is. your dad probably tried to save you a buck
by reusing these, but the heat takes the temper out of them. they
usually are just a piece of spring steel that keeps pressure on the
pad while its suspended free. they have them in the brake hard-
ware section of the wagner brake catalog. also, there is a spray
product (aerosol can) from permatex that they call disc brake
quiet that you spray on the back of the pad. it keeps the pad from
chattering (disc brake sqeal). And a company called dynatex
makes a product for lubing the slides that has moly and graphite
in it, good stuff. and always resurface your rotors.

Diablo · 10-22-2002, 12:07 AM

Thanks man, that was a good piece of info for me.

perfect 10 · 10-22-2002, 05:17 PM

i ahd the same problem, so sunday i took apart my front brakes and bent out the anti rattle clips and no more rattle..thank god..it was getting annoying.

Diablo · 10-26-2002, 02:00 AM

I got the clips, and fixed it. GREAT!! no more noise on bumps

Thanks guys. -Adam

ZimmZR2 · 08-29-2008, 11:46 PM

I just had a shop put all new pads and then they turned all the rotors. Ever since I got the truck back the LF is making a very loud smacking noise when ever I hit bumps. As soon as I put pressure on the pedal it goes away.

I brought it back to the shop and told them what was going on. They looked at it and said evcerything is tight.

A few days go by and the noise is really driving me nuts. I brought it into the dealer to see if they could diagnose it. They spent about an hour on it and said they could not duplicate the issue. (Go figure)

They told me to bring it back when it makes the noise.
So on Tuesday, I brought it back into the dealership and a tech rode with me as the noise was very loud as I hit bumps. Mark (the tech) said it sounded like a "tinny" noise and was not surewhat it could be.

The service advisor said that they would charge me more money for diagnosis until they found the problem. I even told them the exact noise and that it will go away when I ride the brakes down the road.

Now, Tonight I went outside and looked at my calipers.
It appears the brake shop never greased my slider pins and I also noticed that there is "play" within the pins.

I can literally move the caliper around with everything tightned down.

I'm so mad that the shop that originally did the brakes turns me away.
And because of where I live and I can't even turn a wrench on my truck.

hemmer05 · 10-14-2008, 12:51 AM

these anti rattle clips.... I dont believe i have them either. I also hear noise, my pads are the thermo quiets. So if i have to go buy these what exactly do i ask for?

10-13-2002, 12:14 AM	#1
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	brake pads.. rattling? wtf my break pads seem to rattle and shake when i hit a bump, but when i hold the brakes going over bumps it doesn't do it, what could cause the pads to be loose? the old ones did that, and we put new ones on and they didn't do it for about a week and a half, and now do it again. soo. something loose or whut? Thx -Adam
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10-13-2002, 12:18 AM	#2
DropindaS-Mini drag~N~spark Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9,928 Location: in the sticks User is: OffLine	try to see if u have tabs that hold the brake pads, if u dont have any then thats the problem, go to a auto parts store cost is cheap and very easy to intstall
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10-13-2002, 12:47 AM	#3
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	wouldn't u think that when my dad installed the new pads and rotors he had some on there? (wouldn't the new pads come with em?)
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10-13-2002, 12:48 AM	#4
DropindaS-Mini drag~N~spark Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9,928 Location: in the sticks User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by Diablo wouldn't u think that when my dad installed the new pads and rotors he had some on there? (wouldn't the new pads come with em?) no, the clips dont come with the pads. they are sold seprate. there is no way i would know what ur dad did, for all i know he doesnt know about brakes.
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10-13-2002, 12:56 AM	#5
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	damn dude, you didn't have to get smart. I was just asking, I figured most people who put brakes on know to put some on or something.. Sinces he's a mechanic.
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10-13-2002, 12:58 AM	#6
DropindaS-Mini drag~N~spark Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9,928 Location: in the sticks User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by Diablo damn dude, you didn't have to get smart. I was just asking, I figured most people who put brakes on know to put some on or something.. Sinces he's a mechanic. i wasnt gettin smart. u asked for help i gave my 02. im takin u didnt like what i had to say, so if ur dad is a mechanic and he put them on why ask someone else??
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10-13-2002, 01:11 AM	#7
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	just to start up a topic and chat with someone who may have had the same problem... =\
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10-14-2002, 09:46 AM	#8
whosxtreme Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 145 Location: bluffton sc User is: OffLine	if it is the pads....the front ones, if the pads have the metal tabs on the inside that slide into the piston sometimes those need to be bent out to make a tighter fit so they dont vibrate out, or maybe when they were put it one of the tabs got bent and it isnt holding it tight.
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10-17-2002, 08:53 PM	#9
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	what do u call those little clips that u put on the brake calipers?
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10-17-2002, 08:56 PM	#10
DropindaS-Mini drag~N~spark Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9,928 Location: in the sticks User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by Diablo what do u call those little clips that u put on the brake calipers? retaining clips
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10-21-2002, 10:20 PM	#11
blubyUs10 Registered User Age: 52 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 248 Location: Norwalk, Ohio User is: OffLine	when you do a disc brake rebuild, there are certain parts that should be replaced but usually aren't. first off, always measure the rotors and make sure they are within spec for thickness. also make sure both faces of a vented rotor are similar in thickness. under spec is dangerous, dissimilar thickness will usually warp and give you pedal pulsation. use a pinch-off tool that won't dam- age the brake hose, open the bleeder, and see if the piston will slide back into the caliper bore with just the pressure from your thumbs. if it dosn't, rebuild or replace them. check the slider pins, if they are corroded, replace them. they are plated, so you clean the rust off and it comes back and the calipers don't slide. most brakes have some device they call an anti-rattle clip. most likely what your problem is. your dad probably tried to save you a buck by reusing these, but the heat takes the temper out of them. they usually are just a piece of spring steel that keeps pressure on the pad while its suspended free. they have them in the brake hard- ware section of the wagner brake catalog. also, there is a spray product (aerosol can) from permatex that they call disc brake quiet that you spray on the back of the pad. it keeps the pad from chattering (disc brake sqeal). And a company called dynatex makes a product for lubing the slides that has moly and graphite in it, good stuff. and always resurface your rotors.
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10-22-2002, 12:07 AM	#12
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Thanks man, that was a good piece of info for me.
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10-22-2002, 05:17 PM	#13
perfect 10 zq8sdime Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 789 Location: Virginia beach User is: OffLine	i ahd the same problem, so sunday i took apart my front brakes and bent out the anti rattle clips and no more rattle..thank god..it was getting annoying.
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10-26-2002, 02:00 AM	#14
Diablo psssst. psssssssssh Age: 4 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,565 Location: USA User is: OffLine	I got the clips, and fixed it. GREAT!! no more noise on bumps Thanks guys. -Adam
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08-29-2008, 11:46 PM	#15
ZimmZR2 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 38 Location: Mn User is: OffLine	Re: brake pads.. rattling? wtf I just had a shop put all new pads and then they turned all the rotors. Ever since I got the truck back the LF is making a very loud smacking noise when ever I hit bumps. As soon as I put pressure on the pedal it goes away. I brought it back to the shop and told them what was going on. They looked at it and said evcerything is tight. A few days go by and the noise is really driving me nuts. I brought it into the dealer to see if they could diagnose it. They spent about an hour on it and said they could not duplicate the issue. (Go figure) They told me to bring it back when it makes the noise. So on Tuesday, I brought it back into the dealership and a tech rode with me as the noise was very loud as I hit bumps. Mark (the tech) said it sounded like a "tinny" noise and was not surewhat it could be. The service advisor said that they would charge me more money for diagnosis until they found the problem. I even told them the exact noise and that it will go away when I ride the brakes down the road. Now, Tonight I went outside and looked at my calipers. It appears the brake shop never greased my slider pins and I also noticed that there is "play" within the pins. I can literally move the caliper around with everything tightned down. I'm so mad that the shop that originally did the brakes turns me away. And because of where I live and I can't even turn a wrench on my truck.
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10-14-2008, 12:51 AM	#16
hemmer05 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 346 Location: Polk City, IA User is: OffLine	Re: brake pads.. rattling? wtf these anti rattle clips.... I dont believe i have them either. I also hear noise, my pads are the thermo quiets. So if i have to go buy these what exactly do i ask for?
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