Front brake rattle/clunk on brakeing
17 February 2005, 08:41 AM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs (Keys under that mat ;)
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Front brake rattle/clunk on brakeing
Just has replacement calipers fitted, and new OEM standard pads. Having driven a few miles now, I've noticed the pads rattle or clunk when I brake. Years ago we used to need shims to stop this. Do i need shims for the front of my MY99 Scoob??? Or are the pads just a crap make, and not a very good fit??? Any idea,s guys 
17 February 2005, 08:45 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
have you taken and re-used the shims off your old pads???
have you had the calipers off, have seen the bolts not quite nipped on a few "diy" cars??
alyn
have you had the calipers off, have seen the bolts not quite nipped on a few "diy" cars??
alyn
18 February 2005, 10:53 AM
#3
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs (Keys under that mat ;)
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Stockcar, I got the car serviced by CAS on the Wirral. I had a nightmare, and so did they with my calipers. They sent em off for repair, and they disappeared, so they got me another used pair. I supplied the standard front pads. The ones I bought arnt any particular make, just a motor factor type. So, I dont know if they re-fitted the shims or not. All's i know, is that they rattle like hell, and clunk when a brake. Im not gonna bother going back to CAS, as they had my car over a week, and to be honest, Ive not got a lot of confidence with them. My mate had his MY00 serviced at the same time, and his aint too clever now either. I would rather someone give me an idea what to look for, and sort it myself. Cheers
18 February 2005, 08:30 PM
#5
Scooby Regular
we're in Newcastle so probs not much help to you...............
not sure how far away he is but try Howard at HDC subaru
http://www.hdcsubaru.com/contact.html
either that or Prosport seem to have a good name, nearer Manchester area i believe
sounds like the shims are most likely missing if you got s/hand calipers on their own........
alyn
not sure how far away he is but try Howard at HDC subaru
http://www.hdcsubaru.com/contact.html
either that or Prosport seem to have a good name, nearer Manchester area i believe
sounds like the shims are most likely missing if you got s/hand calipers on their own........
alyn
20 February 2005, 10:03 AM
#6
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs (Keys under that mat ;)
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cheers for the relies guys! I think I'll try and get some shims and fit them. Surely CAS would of done this though??? Oh well, I'll wait for some good weather, and then have a bash 
Thanks again
Thanks again
21 February 2005, 06:06 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs (Keys under that mat ;)
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just found out why the ******* are rattleing! The BIG springy on top of the calipers, has done a bunk! Just took the wheel off and had a good look. Didnt realise it was missing till I looked at the other one Steve at CAS is gonna send me a new one. Not to sure if it was there in the 1st place after the work, but fair doo,s to CAS. Just gotta sort my squeaking rear one now! FFS OH! And here comes the snow!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee
Steve at CAS is gonna send me a new one. Not to sure if it was there in the 1st place after the work, but fair doo,s to CAS. Just gotta sort my squeaking rear one now! FFS OH! And here comes the snow!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shorty87
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
19
22 December 2015 11:59 AM
MightyArsenal
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
6
25 September 2015 08:31 PM