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Jan 28, 2004 | 11:05 AM

Jerry79

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From: Shirley, AR

Front disc brake question

I have a 79 with front disc brakes that rattle like crazy. I replaced the anti-rattle spring clips on the inside pads, but it doesn't stop the outside pad from rattling on every bump in the road. It just doesn't sound good going down the road.

My question is:
Are there any calipers out there that I can replace these rattle traps with that would solve my problem? Or does anyone out there have an easier fix for the stock calipers?

Thanks for any help I can get on this one.

Jan 28, 2004 | 01:03 PM

KJKozak2

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Are you sure it's the pad rattling?

You could try a few small dabs of RTV where you think it's hitting.

K.

Jan 28, 2004 | 02:09 PM

beartracks

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Are they properly bled? Mine don't usually retract enough to quit dragging since the don't free froat.

Jan 28, 2004 | 02:22 PM

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Are you sure it's the brakes? When you find some bumps that make it rattle - go over them again but press on the brake pedal lightly, if the rattle is still there, then it's not the brakes. I've had loose/worn shocks rattle too.

There is a spring (arched flat metal) that keeps the caliper tight in the spindle. Was that installed correctly with the "I-beam" shaped slide? They do wear out, loose their strength and need replaced. Check that too.

Marty

Jan 28, 2004 | 03:11 PM

ranger429

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On the outside pad there is a spring clip that hold's them in place as well, the raybestos part# is H 5418-2. They clip on to the side of the pad and squeeze down when the pad is installed on the caliper

Jan 28, 2004 | 05:15 PM

Torque1st

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It could be worn suspension bushings also.

Jan 28, 2004 | 08:26 PM

Jerry79

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From: Shirley, AR

I noticed the rattling goes away when I apply the brakes lightly.

The spring that holds the caliper in seems tight when I install it, and the caliper seems tight.

The outside pad is loose and there is no drag on the rotor when I spin it.

I have clip springs on the inside pads, but the book doesn't show springs on the outside pad. Where do I buy the raybestos parts?

I like the dabs of RTV idea. I might give that a try to see if if stops the rattling if even for a short time to confirm the problem.

Thanks for all the suggestions.