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Old 05-23-2005, 10:11 PM   #2
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Re: Rattling brake pads

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Originally Posted by Plaz
So, I thought it was my UUC swaybar endlinks again, but I replaced those with the MUCH better upgraded ones... and the rattling remained.

I finally figured out that it is my rear brakes that are driving me slowly insane with their noise... the rattling disappears when I put even a tiny bit of pressure on the pedal.

I lifted the back of the car tonight, took off a wheel, and figured out exactly what's rattling... the inside pads. They've got just enough wiggle room to make a racket. The hex bolts that hold the caliper are torqued just about as tight as I could get them with the leverage a regular socket wrench can provide.

So know the question I'm trying to answer is, did I do something wrong installing the pads, or is it just a case of poor fitment? They're Hawk ceramic pads.

Anyone have any idea of ways to address this? Or is the only answer to put other pads on?
Aren't there shim kits for that?
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