Loose Brake Pads

[triumphbc]

I have finally located the sound of this clinking noise on my front wheel. The rattling clink is from a loose brake pad bouncing around in the caliper. This also explains my squeeling brakes. I haven't actually gotten into the caliper to take a look, but am pretty confident that's the culprit. How can I fix this?

- Brian

 

[Ryan Stewart]

did the pad material come off the metal backing?

unless that happened I dont see how they are loose.

If they did come off the backing that would be a defect and your manufaturer should cover it.

 

[Big Daddy]

Or is the retaining clip missing or defective?

 

[triumphbc]

That was it! The car is relatively new to me, but a little silicone grease on the back of the pads ended it. No more rattle or brake squeal!