Why are my Front Calipers Bangin g Up and Down?

SuperG · 06-21-2007, 07:17 PM

Just had new pads installed while the engine was being rebuilt, but both calipers clang around while I am driving...I cannot seem to figure out what holds the calipers still in the bracket...Send Help!

SuperG · 06-25-2007, 10:11 AM

Bueller?

Bueller?

Bueller?

Mephisto · 06-25-2007, 08:38 PM

Red Threadlock?

03slidewayzSVT · 06-25-2007, 10:23 PM

Because there are little spring clips that snap on the bottom and top of each pad...Sound like there loose...They are, but they will not fall out...Sounds like your problem possible..Edit: see the clips middle bottom...Those are the spring clips that go on the pads

SuperG · 06-26-2007, 07:47 AM

Ahhh...I don't recall even seeing those! If for some reason they are not there, where can I get some? BTW, I did not replace the pads...someone else did...

flynfink · 06-26-2007, 02:55 PM

new pads should have come with them, but the OEM ones have rubber noise isolators hat the aftermarket pads don't..

Mine make lots of noise.

SuperG · 06-26-2007, 04:01 PM

Yeah, mine make that horrible metal clanging sound like the exhaust is about to fall off!

03slidewayzSVT · 06-26-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperG

Yeah, mine make that horrible metal clanging sound like the exhaust is about to fall off!

Yep, Thats what it sounds like...Just go buy some new pads grab the clips and then return then back later

flynfink · 06-27-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03slidewayzSVT

Yep, Thats what it sounds like...Just go buy some new pads grab the clips and then return then back later

Nice, and when another member gets the box with the missing clips..

I've got some extras I can share.

SuperG · 06-27-2007, 08:22 AM

I have been so busy at work, I haven't been able to work on the car (track this weekend at TWS)...so I'll be heading to O'Reilys today...

dewone · 06-27-2007, 04:59 PM

Take some high temp rtv and put it on the back where the pad meets the pistons.

That will elliminate the sound.

Have the same problem with my F150 just about every other time I replace the pads. You tend to forget until you do the job without it and dam did I do that again. One of these times I'll do it right the first time.

SuperG · 06-27-2007, 08:39 PM

It has just been suggested that I was sold the wrong pads...like for a GT. The little clip does not come even close to the bracket!

johnbasf · 06-27-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperG

It has just been suggested that I was sold the wrong pads...like for a GT. The little clip does not come even close to the bracket!

That was my thought.

SuperG · 06-29-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03slidewayzSVT

Because there are little spring clips that snap on the bottom and top of each pad...Sound like there loose...They are, but they will not fall out...Sounds like your problem possible..Edit: see the clips middle bottom...Those are the spring clips that go on the pads

I see only 4 clips...or do I see some little ones already on the pads?

I definitely don't see the ones on the bottoms of my pads!

06-21-2007, 07:17 PM	#1
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	Why are my Front Calipers Bangin g Up and Down? Just had new pads installed while the engine was being rebuilt, but both calipers clang around while I am driving...I cannot seem to figure out what holds the calipers still in the bracket...Send Help! __________________ Gary 1997 with Vortech V-2 SQ-trim 420 Hp/376 Tq at 5psi 2010 Shelby GT500 - Stock http://members.cardomain.com/supergr

06-25-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
Mephisto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 512	Red Threadlock? __________________ "Without a real car, your only half a man" - Herbie the Love Bug - 1968 FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HELL SNAKES WHO EAT CHILDREN AND DO OTHER THINGS TOO

06-25-2007, 10:23 PM	#4
03slidewayzSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 475	Because there are little spring clips that snap on the bottom and top of each pad...Sound like there loose...They are, but they will not fall out...Sounds like your problem possible..Edit: see the clips middle bottom...Those are the spring clips that go on the pads __________________

06-26-2007, 02:55 PM	#6
flynfink Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,002	new pads should have come with them, but the OEM ones have rubber noise isolators hat the aftermarket pads don't.. Mine make lots of noise. __________________ Jeff F. AKA FlynFink 07' Porscha Cayman S 99' Rio Red Cobra Vert. #203 of 4055 94' Black Cobra Coupe #4971 of 5009 "Drive it like ya stole it"

06-26-2007, 04:01 PM	#7
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	Yeah, mine make that horrible metal clanging sound like the exhaust is about to fall off! __________________ Gary 1997 with Vortech V-2 SQ-trim 420 Hp/376 Tq at 5psi 2010 Shelby GT500 - Stock http://members.cardomain.com/supergr

06-25-2007, 10:11 AM	#2
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

06-26-2007, 07:47 AM	#5
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	Ahhh...I don't recall even seeing those! If for some reason they are not there, where can I get some? BTW, I did not replace the pads...someone else did...

06-27-2007, 08:22 AM	#10
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	I have been so busy at work, I haven't been able to work on the car (track this weekend at TWS)...so I'll be heading to O'Reilys today... __________________ Gary 1997 with Vortech V-2 SQ-trim 420 Hp/376 Tq at 5psi 2010 Shelby GT500 - Stock http://members.cardomain.com/supergr

06-27-2007, 04:59 PM	#11
dewone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Chester OH Posts: 380	Take some high temp rtv and put it on the back where the pad meets the pistons. That will elliminate the sound. Have the same problem with my F150 just about every other time I replace the pads. You tend to forget until you do the job without it and dam did I do that again. One of these times I'll do it right the first time. __________________ Mods: BBK Long Pipe Headers (Ceramic), Under Pulley Kit, Twin 65mm Throttle Body. Roush Side Pipes. Magna Flow Muffs, & Car Sound Hy Flow Cats Stainless, Husker Stainless X Pipe. KN FIPK. Pro 5.0 Shifter . Stainless Cobra inserts, Cobra emblem in grill 291.2 RWHP #5708 of 6961 1930 Buick 30-57 1991 F-150

06-27-2007, 08:39 PM	#12
SuperG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,500	It has just been suggested that I was sold the wrong pads...like for a GT. The little clip does not come even close to the bracket! __________________ Gary 1997 with Vortech V-2 SQ-trim 420 Hp/376 Tq at 5psi 2010 Shelby GT500 - Stock http://members.cardomain.com/supergr

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