Brake Question
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Brake Question
I replaced the brake pads on my 1996 LT4, and the front ones now make a clunking sound as the calipers squeeze against the rotors. I haven't noticed the same thing on the back brakes. Any ideas? Also, how in the world do you check the AC refrigerant level without attaching a pressure gauge? Thanks!
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I replaced the brake pads on my 1996 LT4, and the front ones now make a clunking sound as the calipers squeeze against the rotors. I haven't noticed the same thing on the back brakes. Any ideas? Also, how in the world do you check the AC refrigerant level without attaching a pressure gauge? Thanks!
The front brake pads need springs to stop the calliper vibrating and rattling, the springs clip on the metal plate on the calliper and press against the bracket the calliper is housed in. The springs are on the side where the locking pin is inserted.
Look at the link and you can see where the springs are, check your old brake pads as some new brake pads do not come with these springs.
Yes the calliper will rattle when driving on rough roads without these springs.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-VN...item3a6ae1a27e
re the a/c charge, there is a sight glass on the liquid hose from condenser to evaporator coil, i believe in front of the water pump somewhere. rev the car to around 1,500 rpm and it should be clear, any bubbles and its short of refrigerant.
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That's the answer then--now that I see what it is supposed to look like. The old pads didn't have the springs attached either, so I didn't miss them when they weren't on the new pads. Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be shopping for a retaining hardware kit.