disk brake clicking

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Maverick Man, Feb 5, 2006.

  1. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2002
    Messages:
    3,559
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Location:
    California
    Vehicle:
    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    ok thanks to Dean Deeter getting me the part number for the brake clip to keep the pads from moving. so i went and got these clips to put on the front brakes

    but in the middle of my doing this i can't seem to figure out where these clips go? :hmmm: i mean i seen some on my other cars on where they go but for some reason i can't figure it out where they go on these brakes. :confused: on the ends of the pads right? if that the case the clips are way to thick to go on do they go on the caliper? anyone got any pics? i'm confused. :confused:

    if this clicking don't stop i'm putting wilwoods on my stock car :D :D
     
    Maverick Man, Feb 5, 2006
    #1
  2. Bluegrass

    Bluegrass Jr. mbr. not really,

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    Messages:
    515
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Easton, Pa
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, EFI, C4, Posi
    The anti rattle clip goes on the inner lower pad support because the pads move upward when the brakes are applied. These keep tension on the pads so they don't move very far and make the slapping noise.
    The clips have a 'clip' area that locates them and a tang the takes up the small space between the end of the pad and the support groove and provides a spring action.
    When in place there should not be any hard or restricted movment of the pads or there can be operating problems especially when corrosion sets in.
    Lube both ends of the pad ears with a light coating of anti seize but not enough to get on the pads or disc and keep you fingers off the pads/disc surfaces when installing them.
     
    Bluegrass, Feb 5, 2006
    #2
  3. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    6,367
    Likes Received:
    201
    Trophy Points:
    218
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Lugoff, SC
    Vehicle:
    '69.5 Maverick 302, T-5, Grabber Green
    Derek; if you take the pads off, and bend the tabs in so they are very hard to put on, and then tap them on, the tapping will go away. I had to do this every time I put new pads on my car. Put the clips on, but make sure the pads can't move. This is especially true of the inner pad. Take care,
     
    Earl Branham, Feb 6, 2006
    #3
  4. 74MAV

    74MAV Gearhead

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2004
    Messages:
    148
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    50
    Location:
    St. Louis MO
    Vehicle:
    74 Maverick
    74MAV, Feb 6, 2006
    #4
  5. Maverick Man

    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2002
    Messages:
    3,559
    Likes Received:
    41
    Trophy Points:
    137
    Location:
    California
    Vehicle:
    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    got it lower inner pad... (y) i was like which pad outter or inner.. now i got it thanks... oh and thanks for the whole 101 on the reasons why they click but i kinda figured that one out already :p (y)

    sounds like it but man these inside pads are already stiff to put on.. i will try that too and experament.

    now thats what i'm looking for! THANKS! (y)
     
    Maverick Man, Feb 6, 2006
    #5

Share This Page