Annoying brake pad noise fix!
03-22-11, 02:16 PM
#1
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Annoying brake pad noise fix!
1- Remove brake pads (inner and outer).
2- Remove bottom clips.
3- Cut a piece of rubber from an old inner tube or other suitable piece of rubber.
2- Remove bottom clips.
3- Cut a piece of rubber from an old inner tube or other suitable piece of rubber.
03-22-11, 02:18 PM
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4- Insert the piece of rubber between the tab and the clips as shown.
5- Re-install the pads (depending on how thick the rubber piece is, you may need to use a rubber mallet or soft hammer to insert the pad correctly).
Note: Repeat the operation for the inner pad.
That’s it! No more noise when changing from forward to reverse and vise versa! .
5- Re-install the pads (depending on how thick the rubber piece is, you may need to use a rubber mallet or soft hammer to insert the pad correctly).
Note: Repeat the operation for the inner pad.
That’s it! No more noise when changing from forward to reverse and vise versa! .
03-22-11, 04:53 PM
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03-22-11, 04:56 PM
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03-23-11, 07:20 AM
#8
I think it is a quick solution for the clunk.
New clips will help. Hence they sell these as standard items from Sewell, they know people need them all the time. But good idea on repair patch.
New clips will help. Hence they sell these as standard items from Sewell, they know people need them all the time. But good idea on repair patch.
03-23-11, 07:55 AM
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I don't see how new clips would be any different than the ones already on the car??? They don't wear out or get thinner...
03-23-11, 09:31 AM
#10
I think the spring-ness has something to do with it. Or else it is a bad design, more on latter than former.
03-23-11, 10:51 AM
#11
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Part of the spring problem is the friction between it and the slot they are made to move in. In another thread (or three or four), it is mentioned to use the proper grease to allow the springs to continue to move properly. My local shop used some sort of copper grease a year or two ago and the problem has not returned yet. So possibly a combination of the two (proper grease and the rubber inserts) would produce a real winning combination.
03-23-11, 03:46 PM
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Part of the spring problem is the friction between it and the slot they are made to move in. In another thread (or three or four), it is mentioned to use the proper grease to allow the springs to continue to move properly. My local shop used some sort of copper grease a year or two ago and the problem has not returned yet. So possibly a combination of the two (proper grease and the rubber inserts) would produce a real winning combination.
Before, I was embarrassed to park my car in front of a crowd, because of the noise.
Now, I reallllly love my silent brakes!!!!
11-09-13, 07:44 PM
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12-09-13, 06:59 PM
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