This is an really easy job to do. I though that I would do a little write up on it.
This was an annoying noise. Every time I hit a bump I would here a clank. Here is the noise before the fix.
So here it goes.
This is all the you need. The hook is not necessary but I used it to spin the c-clip around so I could pop it off easier. I used the brake quite but I'm not sure its needed. The kit comes with the pins, spring clips and c-clips.
First off loosen the lug nuts and then you know the drill. Jack the car up and support it with some jack stands. <-- PLEASE USE THE STANDS!
Then turn the wheel so that the caliper is more easily accessible. The brake caliper comes off easy. Just locate the pin and pull the c-clip off of it. For good measure I always put one or two of the lug nuts back on to hold the rotor.
Pull the pin out.
Pull on the caliper up and out. Be careful not to put too much stress on the brake line.
I rested the caliper on the rotor but be careful not to let the caliper fall. Pull the clips off. You should be able to get them loose with your fingers but if not you can use the screwdriver to get them off.
Just pop in the new clips into the pads in the same direction the as old ones were in.
Here are the new clips and the old clips side by side. The new clips don't have the rubber inside but they seem to be a bit stronger.
I used the brake quite where the brake pads and clips meet the caliper and on the caliper pin bolt.
Now all you have to do is slide the caliper back on the rotor, re-install the pin bolt back into the grove (may require a little force) and install the washer and c-clip. Your done. epper:
Now take her out for a drive and enjoy one less noise.
This was an annoying noise. Every time I hit a bump I would here a clank. Here is the noise before the fix.
So here it goes.
This is all the you need. The hook is not necessary but I used it to spin the c-clip around so I could pop it off easier. I used the brake quite but I'm not sure its needed. The kit comes with the pins, spring clips and c-clips.
First off loosen the lug nuts and then you know the drill. Jack the car up and support it with some jack stands. <-- PLEASE USE THE STANDS!
Then turn the wheel so that the caliper is more easily accessible. The brake caliper comes off easy. Just locate the pin and pull the c-clip off of it. For good measure I always put one or two of the lug nuts back on to hold the rotor.
Pull the pin out.
Pull on the caliper up and out. Be careful not to put too much stress on the brake line.
I rested the caliper on the rotor but be careful not to let the caliper fall. Pull the clips off. You should be able to get them loose with your fingers but if not you can use the screwdriver to get them off.
Just pop in the new clips into the pads in the same direction the as old ones were in.
Here are the new clips and the old clips side by side. The new clips don't have the rubber inside but they seem to be a bit stronger.
I used the brake quite where the brake pads and clips meet the caliper and on the caliper pin bolt.
Now all you have to do is slide the caliper back on the rotor, re-install the pin bolt back into the grove (may require a little force) and install the washer and c-clip. Your done. epper:
Now take her out for a drive and enjoy one less noise.
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