Brake pad rattle

[losh1971]

Why do you need those? The pads don't need clips to hold them in on a VE.

 

[timssv]

So, I think I may have found the issue, and yes I may be an idiot. I can easily move the rear calipers backwards & forwards by hand inside the bracket, and there's a knocking noise. Sure enough the pads move easily as well (and the metal clips are scraping when that happens). Going to get the back wheels off and see if the caliper bolts are loose. The pads themselves look passable, but I'll probably replace them anyway while everything's apart. Will update!

 

[timssv]

Why do you need those? The pads don't need clips to hold them in on a VE.

They're the factory anti-rattle clips/ springs that hold the pads in place. I've never seen a non-brembo VE without them.

 

[losh1971]

They're the factory anti-rattle clips/ springs that hold the pads in place. I've never seen a non-brembo VE without them.

I'll have to have another look, when up on the hoist next. I don't remember any clips.

 

[timssv]

I'll have to have another look, when up on the hoist next. I don't remember any clips.

You can see them through the wheel, no need for a lift. Tiny bit of metal (side on compared to that photo) between the pad and the caliper bracket.

 

[losh1971]

My apologies there is some there. I never noticed them when I pulled the calipers a couple of months ago.

 

[timssv]

My apologies there is some there. I never noticed them when I pulled the calipers a couple of months ago.

All good, if they'd never rattled I wouldn't have known they were there either - just my luck

 

[losh1971]

Are your pads in the correct way?

 

[Silver07ve]

So, I think I may have found the issue, and yes I may be an idiot. I can easily move the rear calipers backwards & forwards by hand inside the bracket, and there's a knocking noise. Sure enough the pads move easily as well (and the metal clips are scraping when that happens). Going to get the back wheels off and see if the caliper bolts are loose. The pads themselves look passable, but I'll probably replace them anyway while everything's apart. Will update!

Have you found a fix? I’ve got the same problem and it’s driving me nuts, I’ve taken my wheels off a bunch and I’ve narrowed it down to the pads rattling, i don’t know how to make it stop though

 

[timssv]

Are your pads in the correct way?

Yes, have checked that!