Loaded Calipers
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Loaded Calipers
Has anyone used these from NAPA? They include rebuilt Calipers, all the hardware, including slides and anti-rattle clips. Also Premium pads, at a price less than the pads alone.
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Yes, in fact I just did a complete brake overhaul using NAPA. I put on new rotors, wheel bearings/seals/races, loaded calipers, and I even bought new hubs. The only problem I'm running into is that I have a noise when I'm driving. It sounds like there is a rock stuck in the tread.(but it's the brakes) I couldn't figure out how to put the anti-rattle clips on, because I didn't have to remove any. Probably why one of my old brake pads fell completely off the caliper. Otherwise everything checks out good.
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While I didn't use NAPA, I have been running some "loaded" calipers I bought from AutoZone for two years and haven't had a problem yet (knocking on wood now...).
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They are remanufactured calipers, they are packed with brake fluid, come with the clips, anti rattles, slides, slide grease, pads, and etc. I guess they don't trust people to rebuild their own calipers, as I couldn't buy the rebuild kits.
351; You need to figure out where your anti-rattle clips go, you are tearing up your pads, rotors, overheating the brake fluid, and bearing grease. Also creating a dangerous situation. The noise you hear is the pads catching on the rotors because the pads and pistons aren't retracting enough when you release the brakes.
351; You need to figure out where your anti-rattle clips go, you are tearing up your pads, rotors, overheating the brake fluid, and bearing grease. Also creating a dangerous situation. The noise you hear is the pads catching on the rotors because the pads and pistons aren't retracting enough when you release the brakes.
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The clips fit into the outside edge of the backing plate of the pad. They help push the pads out after the caliper releases them. They're a pain to put back in, which is probably why they weren't there when you pulled the truck apart. Most shops don't bother with putting them back in.
But by all rights, they should be back in. But I doubt that's why you're hearing the noise.
But by all rights, they should be back in. But I doubt that's why you're hearing the noise.
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I'm replacing everything too, Bearings, seals, Rotors; may even replace the bearing caps. I have a stupid question though, the bearing races came with the rotors. The bearings also came with races, I'm assuming its okay to use the races already in the Rotors. Am I correct?
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Originally Posted by andym
The clips fit into the outside edge of the backing plate of the pad. They help push the pads out after the caliper releases them. They're a pain to put back in, which is probably why they weren't there when you pulled the truck apart. Most shops don't bother with putting them back in.
But by all rights, they should be back in. But I doubt that's why you're hearing the noise.
But by all rights, they should be back in. But I doubt that's why you're hearing the noise.
Thanks man, but my inner pads are slightly loose. I mean I can poke my finger in there and move the pad. I know everything is installed correctly, so I figured the noise was from the inner pad. What are your thoughts on the problem. And, the noise stops when the brakes are applied.
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Originally Posted by Aftrmidnite
I'm replacing everything too, Bearings, seals, Rotors; may even replace the bearing caps. I have a stupid question though, the bearing races came with the rotors. The bearings also came with races, I'm assuming its okay to use the races already in the Rotors. Am I correct?
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Originally Posted by threefiftyone
Thanks man, but my inner pads are slightly loose. I mean I can poke my finger in there and move the pad. I know everything is installed correctly, so I figured the noise was from the inner pad. What are your thoughts on the problem. And, the noise stops when the brakes are applied.
Can you take a picture? You *may* have gotten the wrong pads.
EDIT: I just realized you said inner pads. There's a spring clip that fits onto the back of the pad. It fits inside the caliper piston. The spring might not be grabbing the pad, or might be sliding around inside the piston. Either way, you should fix the clip. Your pads are going to wear a lot quicker.
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