Front brakes problem - pads moving?
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Printed Date: 26-April-2024 at 14:43
Topic: Front brakes problem - pads moving?
Posted By: alarustic
Subject: Front brakes problem - pads moving?
Date Posted: 19-June-2006 at 12:00
I recently replaced my front brake pads which were totally worn. I've now developed a problem in that every time I brake there's a 'clinking' noise from each wheel. I've check the job a number of times, everything is tight and fitted correctly. The pads are certainly the correct size. The only thing I can find is a 2mm gap above the inner pads on each side which would be allowing the pad to slide up and cause the 'clinking' under braking. I've taken a picture which demonstrates and is show below: Is this gap normal? I'd appreciate any advise! |
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Posted By: madman
Date Posted: 19-June-2006 at 19:27
Yep this is normal but the crap on the caliper is not I would suggest that you strip them down wire brush them to get all the surface rust off then clean the sliders and make sure their sparkling then use some copper slip 
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