brake rattle?

99cobravert · 09-06-2007, 05:51 PM

i just put on new pads on my 99 cobra and now when i hit bumps i will get a rattle in the front end. at first i did not think it was the brakes but then i noticed when i push on the pedal a little bit it will not rattle at all. i checked to see it the rattle clips are in and they are so i am at a loss as of what to do. anyone have this problem?

red04svtcobra · 09-07-2007, 01:57 AM

The only thing I can think of would be that the piston on that one caliper may be froze. Assuming you didn't open any bleeders or brake lines. Does it pull to one side if you apply the brakes? If yes, then the caliper is frozen. If no, then I would try and bleed the brakes. I would also check and make sure that the rubber brake line is not twisted and closed off to that caliper when you reapplied the caliper. Trust me it has happened!! I hope this helps.

WVSNS& · 09-07-2007, 06:36 AM

My 01 has been doing this for a long time. I am thinking about the strut bushings as a cause, am changing the struts soon. AMgoing to ask a mech. today about it.

john

1-QIK-SNK · 09-07-2007, 05:30 PM

anti rattle clips?? did you put new ones in or reuse the old ones? if not you can take then out and do alttle bending/prying with some plyers to make them tight again.

kerry

99cobravert · 09-07-2007, 05:31 PM

i was told it could be the strut bushings. don't know nothing about them though

09-06-2007, 05:51 PM	#1
99cobravert Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	brake rattle? i just put on new pads on my 99 cobra and now when i hit bumps i will get a rattle in the front end. at first i did not think it was the brakes but then i noticed when i push on the pedal a little bit it will not rattle at all. i checked to see it the rattle clips are in and they are so i am at a loss as of what to do. anyone have this problem?

09-07-2007, 01:57 AM	#2
red04svtcobra Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 1,050	The only thing I can think of would be that the piston on that one caliper may be froze. Assuming you didn't open any bleeders or brake lines. Does it pull to one side if you apply the brakes? If yes, then the caliper is frozen. If no, then I would try and bleed the brakes. I would also check and make sure that the rubber brake line is not twisted and closed off to that caliper when you reapplied the caliper. Trust me it has happened!! I hope this helps. __________________ 2004 Torch Red SVT Coupe (SOLD) 1999 Chevy Malibu (daily driver) 2001 SVT Lightning 408RWHP 501 RWTQ, 12.6 @107 in 1/4 mile & 8.0 @89 in 1/8 on street tires (SOLD) 1993 Chevy camaro Z-28 (SOLD) 1970 VW Bug W/ 1776cc (SOLD) 2007 autofair pics http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=15621 Drag racing pics: http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/c...vtcobra/drags/

09-07-2007, 05:30 PM	#4
1-QIK-SNK SCMC Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 531	anti rattle clips?? did you put new ones in or reuse the old ones? if not you can take then out and do alttle bending/prying with some plyers to make them tight again. kerry __________________ Kenny Brown AGS 5 K.B. street cage Some other mods also

09-07-2007, 06:36 AM	#3
WVSNS& SCMC Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 277	My 01 has been doing this for a long time. I am thinking about the strut bushings as a cause, am changing the struts soon. AMgoing to ask a mech. today about it. john

09-07-2007, 05:31 PM	#5
99cobravert Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	i was told it could be the strut bushings. don't know nothing about them though

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