Caliper Rattle

svtcrazy · November 11th, 2007, 03:33 PM

My 94 Cobra has the factory installed front brake system. The problem that I am having is that the capliers rattle when driving down the road. If I replace the pins that hold the caliper in place, will/should this fix the problem? Is there anything else that i may need to replace? any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks

TurboLX · November 11th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Sounds like someone has had them out and did a half ass job putting them back in

check all the bolts to see if they're there

bossman2kgt · November 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM

Id prob check'm all just in case. You shouldn't have to replace anything.

Drick · November 17th, 2007, 03:04 PM

+1 someone didnt know what they were doing in this case. Stupid people strike again LOL

svtcrazy · November 20th, 2007, 03:14 PM

All of those thing sound feesible except for one problem, I do all of my own brake stuff. I have taken the pin out several times and verified that of the required hardware is firmly secured. I also double checked to verify that nothing was broken or visibly worn. The only thing I can see wrong is the slack at the pin that holds that caliper down. For the life of me I can not figure out how or why this is happening. I agree that there shouldn't be a valid reason other than something being loose. I know one thing, it is driving my up the wall!!

ujslost · November 28th, 2007, 05:48 AM

I had this problem on my 97 gt when i bought it. its the brake pads. take the wheel off and see if you can move the brake pads around pretty freely? if so look on the top of the caliper ( flat side facing the fender well) see that square hole? there is suppose to be a metal clip in there that holds the pads securely, buy a brake caliper parts kit, and it will come with a new one. let me know if thats the problem because i bet $100 it is

tweeters97 · October 15th, 2008, 03:04 AM

^ +1. they are called anti-rattle clips. mine never got replaced and they rattle like hell.

November 11th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#1
svtcrazy Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Caliper Rattle My 94 Cobra has the factory installed front brake system. The problem that I am having is that the capliers rattle when driving down the road. If I replace the pins that hold the caliper in place, will/should this fix the problem? Is there anything else that i may need to replace? any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ Roy 1994 Mustang Cobra Drive it like you stole it!!!

November 11th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like someone has had them out and did a half ass job putting them back in check all the bolts to see if they're there __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 17th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#4
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 someone didnt know what they were doing in this case. Stupid people strike again LOL __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

November 20th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#5
svtcrazy Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	All of those thing sound feesible except for one problem, I do all of my own brake stuff. I have taken the pin out several times and verified that of the required hardware is firmly secured. I also double checked to verify that nothing was broken or visibly worn. The only thing I can see wrong is the slack at the pin that holds that caliper down. For the life of me I can not figure out how or why this is happening. I agree that there shouldn't be a valid reason other than something being loose. I know one thing, it is driving my up the wall!! __________________ Roy 1994 Mustang Cobra Drive it like you stole it!!!

November 28th, 2007, 05:48 AM	#6
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had this problem on my 97 gt when i bought it. its the brake pads. take the wheel off and see if you can move the brake pads around pretty freely? if so look on the top of the caliper ( flat side facing the fender well) see that square hole? there is suppose to be a metal clip in there that holds the pads securely, buy a brake caliper parts kit, and it will come with a new one. let me know if thats the problem because i bet $100 it is __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

November 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#3
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id prob check'm all just in case. You shouldn't have to replace anything.

October 15th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#7
tweeters97 Regular 1997 Cobra 13.62@104 Join Date: May 2007 Location: atlanta Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ +1. they are called anti-rattle clips. mine never got replaced and they rattle like hell. __________________ MM Cobra Club #29 Who are you?????? Choose your destiny!!!!!!

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