How To Install Disc Brake Anti Rattle Clips 2007
Because my brake pads did NOT come with the anti-rattle clips, and the old ones were not there, I went down to the friendly FLAPS and this is what I ended up with. $9.97 and you also get the two rubber boot deals that go on the calipers as well. Here is what things should look like without the clips.
There is a lot of slop in them thar calipers. Mine clunked when ever I changed direction (forward/backwards) from the pads shifting so much. The anti-rattle clips go on like this with the big tab facing the middle of the caliper. The hook in back of the tab goes under the pad holder.
The model DB-35 disc brake caliper features a zinc plated body, stainless steel brake pad guides and anti-rattle clips which help provide superior corrosion resistance especially in. The UFP Torsion Axle Trailing Arm Assembly (Left Hand Side) has a 5 Lug DB-35 10' disc brake assembly with rotor and caliper installed.
Start by feeding the tab and hook inside the caliper and carrier, then bend the inside side up and over to in between the pad and carrier like so. The clips are tough and can take the abuse no problem. Take a screwdriver and pry the other side up and over the pad tang and between the tang and carrier. The bottom is just the same procedure turned 180 degrees. The carrier and caliper should now be a pretty solid unit when done.
The finished product: Good luck!! Quote, originally posted by wannabemechanic ยป I hear that clunking in mine too whenever I'm in reverse. Usually when I'm backing up and I have the steering wheel turned to the right. Sounds like the CV Joint I think it's called? The boot thing near the wheel, but as you know I just had it in the shop and they didn't say anything about replacing those. I'm taking it to the shop in the morning so I'll ask about that and if the clips will help mine. I knew I needed to replace mine because anytime I'd hit the slightest bump in the road I'd hear the brakes clanging.
New clips fixed it [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]. Hi everyone, Sorry to revive this thread from the archives, I do see there has been some recent activity on it so hopefully someone will be able to help me out. My 07 GTI has one terrible rattle coming from the brakes and I'm sure this is the fix for it, but I can't seem to source these clips anywhere. Everywhere I ask say they can get the regular springs that attach the calliper and carrier, but these seem a little difficult to find. Let me know if anyone has a website or an idea on where to get some.
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