"Pop" from front Brake
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From: Florida
I got a pair of "lifetime warranty" calipers at Autozone, called my local mobile mechanic, replaced everything, bled the system, and done. (also did new rotors, wheel bearings, brake fluid, front brake hoses, & pads). Parts & labor less than $240. Paid $23.00 for each rotor, Made in China but these were very high quality in my opinion. I've seen El Cheepo rotors before.
yes, I tipped the man and made him lunch
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Mountain Pass
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From: greater Zurich area
Replacing Calipers/Pads/Lines is far more easy then overhauling the rear Drumbrakes. I choose remanufactured CARDONE Calipers, equipped with Phenolic Pistons and Semi-metallic Pads. Copper Washers, Pins and Anti-rattle Clips are included but not the Pinhole-Screw (whats the right name for this?). That one has to be reused from the old Caliper.
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Tuned
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From: Proctorsville VT
In my mind's eye I have always pictured a brake pad shift as the cause of the noise. More like a soft "clunk" than a pop. It's not consistent and happens typically at the end of braking as the steering wheel is turned. After checking them over I have dismissed the idea because I couldn't find or create the slop that would be the problem source.
I do like the idea of re greasing the pins on a schedule. It sure can't hurt, costs nothing and would get me to inspect the front brakes more often.
I do like the idea of re greasing the pins on a schedule. It sure can't hurt, costs nothing and would get me to inspect the front brakes more often.
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Mountain Pass
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From: greater Zurich area
In my mind's eye I have always pictured a brake pad shift as the cause of the noise. More like a soft "clunk" than a pop. It's not consistent and happens typically at the end of braking as the steering wheel is turned. After checking them over I have dismissed the idea because I couldn't find or create the slop that would be the problem source.
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From: Surrey BC Canada
[quote=waterbear;12024003]Since the Pads are associated with the Piston, i do agree now with the idea of a sticking Piston as the source. Just had to free my mind's eye too quote]
I am with you on that and with BR. After having two Aerostar's having the same embarrassing front brake clicking noise, even after installing new (rebuilt) calipers.
It has something to do with the brake pads slopping around and clicking. It occurs near the end of braking, just before the vehicle completely stops.
I am with you on that and with BR. After having two Aerostar's having the same embarrassing front brake clicking noise, even after installing new (rebuilt) calipers.
It has something to do with the brake pads slopping around and clicking. It occurs near the end of braking, just before the vehicle completely stops.
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