Matty745 · Sep 15, 2008

I run a 300 tdi and have just done a front pad change. Since changing them they've started to rattle around in the caliper making a hell of a metalic clunk every time you hit a bump or brake. Has anyone heard of this happening before? Can calipers wear that much?? I've checked the pads and they haven't been machined incorrectly. Would it have been possible for previous owner to "shim them up" without me noticing?? Any advice would be greatly recieved before I start splashing out on calipers.

Matty745 · Sep 15, 2008

Matty745 said:
I run a 300 tdi and have just done a front pad change. Since changing them they've started to rattle around in the caliper making a hell of a metalic clunk every time you hit a bump or brake. Has anyone heard of this happening before? Can calipers wear that much?? I've checked the pads and they haven't been machined incorrectly. Would it have been possible for previous owner to "shim them up" without me noticing?? Any advice would be greatly recieved before I start splashing out on calipers.

I ment Brakes!!

Trewey · Sep 15, 2008

are you sure you've put the retaining springs / pins in correctly?
are the pads "handed" (inner / outer)?
disco calipers are known for wearing though.

Matty745 · Sep 15, 2008

Ive fitted springs on the pins in between the inner and outter pads. Dont believe pads are handed. But if disco calipers are known to wear sound like I'll have to splash some cash.

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