Brake question
#1
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Brake question
Now I still don't know if I'm getting my vette back or if it'll be totaled. But a small problem I've had with the car was that the brakes would click or chatter on every bump. I couldn't find any "wishbone" springs that were missing or anything. I believe it's rotten bushings keeping the calipers together but if anyone is a 1996 brake guru plz chime in. Thank you
#2
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You probably would not head a click if the calipers were stuch as you'd most likely feel a pull or a rub.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
#3
Melting Slicks
You probably would not head a click if the calipers were stuch as you'd most likely feel a pull or a rub.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
How are the hub bearings ?
Is it possible you have Warped Rotors, Excessive run out, Hard Spots, Dry Caliper Slides, Binding Pads
Last edited by s carter; 02-25-2017 at 10:33 AM.
#4
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You probably would not head a click if the calipers were stuch as you'd most likely feel a pull or a rub.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
The Click you hear on bumps means something is loose. You need to put the car up and start checking bolts around the brake AND suspension.
I had what I thought was a brake noise on my '82 until I looked more closely and found a loose shock nut. I quick tighten and off I went.
#6
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no sounds came from rocking the car. My dad said it was from the "wishbone" springs not being there but I didn't see anywhere they could go. Real head scratcher here. Sadly I can't even look at the car it's in the body shop waiting on a totaled or fixed verdict:/
#7
Melting Slicks
Now I still don't know if I'm getting my vette back or if it'll be totaled. But a small problem I've had with the car was that the brakes would click or chatter on every bump. I couldn't find any "wishbone" springs that were missing or anything. I believe it's rotten bushings keeping the calipers together but if anyone is a 1996 brake guru plz chime in. Thank you
I bet you are missing the spring clips that attach to the brake pads, it will make a loud rattle over every bump unless you put a little pressure on the brake pedal.
corvette central have the pin and springs you need.
You can see the spring clips on my brakes.
Link to corvette central for the part that you need
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=08632
Last edited by gerardvg; 02-26-2017 at 09:58 PM.
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I bet you are missing the spring clips that attach to the brake pads, it will make a loud rattle over every bump unless you put a little pressure on the brake pedal.
corvette central have the pin and springs you need.
You can see the spring clips on my brakes.
Link to corvette central for the part that you need
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=08632
I bet you are missing the spring clips that attach to the brake pads, it will make a loud rattle over every bump unless you put a little pressure on the brake pedal.
corvette central have the pin and springs you need.
You can see the spring clips on my brakes.
Link to corvette central for the part that you need
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=08632
With the wheel free to spin I can move the caliper by turning the wheel, see video:
As the pictures are gone and the link does not work any more: Which parts do I need and/or how should it look like?
Last edited by CologneCruiser; 06-18-2018 at 09:28 AM.
#9
If is is not perfectly visible in the video: The movement is NOT between the brake pads and the caliper but the caliper itself does move.
Can this movement be caused by missing/broken pins/springs/spring clips?
Can this movement be caused by missing/broken pins/springs/spring clips?
#10
Le Mans Master
That's my best guess. The bracket itself does not appear to be moving, so it isn't a matter of tightening the bracket-to-upright bolts. There's not much else that could allow the caliper to move around like that. Maybe the lug on the other end of the caliper where it seats in the bracket is worn away and allowing more movement than normal?
Get that wheel off and really take a good look. Don't drive the car like that!
Last edited by MatthewMiller; 06-19-2018 at 08:28 AM.
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Many thanks! So the caliper guide pin goes from inside out and the C-clip is outside, i.e. should be visible from outside? Sure I will take the wheel off and check. Now I know what to look for. Thanks!
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...it will make a loud rattle over every bump unless you put a little pressure on the brake pedal.
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- The pin could be a problem if it's too small a diameter. Not sure how that could have happened, or if there even is a different pin made for some cars. But if it is too small in diameter that would cause these problems.
- The pads could be the wrong ones, with lugs that don't make for a snug fit in the bracket and pin somehow. My money is probably on that being the cause. Maybe you have the larger J55 brakes and someone ordered pads for the smaller brakes?
- The notches in the bracket for the pin or the pad lugs are worn much larger than they are supposed to be. This would require a new bracket. Luckily, it's probably the least likely explanation. I don't know how such a wear pattern would even be able to occur.
Last edited by MatthewMiller; 06-23-2018 at 02:17 PM.
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#16
Wow, now this is narrowing it down!
=> Yes, it happens on both sides, left side a bit louder but the problem is on both sides.
=> Yes, I have J55
=> Of course I will check the parts number tomorrow! Great!
=> Yes, it happens on both sides, left side a bit louder but the problem is on both sides.
=> Yes, I have J55
=> Of course I will check the parts number tomorrow! Great!
#17
Le Mans Master
I did a bit of checking, and all the 1988-1996 front pads are the same, regardless of whether the car had the larger J55 brakes or not (1996 cars only came with J55). So it seems very unlikely that the wrong pads would have been installed, but check anyway. They should have the universal shape and dimensions of the 412 pad, like this:
I don't know how to find the dimensions of the correct pin. If you can't find anything else wrong, I'd buy two new pins, E-clips, and washers and see if that helps. Good luck!
I don't know how to find the dimensions of the correct pin. If you can't find anything else wrong, I'd buy two new pins, E-clips, and washers and see if that helps. Good luck!
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#18
Hmmm, seems like I have the correct pads, they are marked with
DB9387FF
1312P412
The pin is 7,9mm throughout the whole length, no visible wear where the pads rest.
Unfortunately my sliding caliper is a bit too short to measure the pad length exactly. The edges of the pads show minimal wear but I would consider this a normal for brake pads.
DB9387FF
1312P412
The pin is 7,9mm throughout the whole length, no visible wear where the pads rest.
Unfortunately my sliding caliper is a bit too short to measure the pad length exactly. The edges of the pads show minimal wear but I would consider this a normal for brake pads.
#20
Le Mans Master
It does appear you have the correct pads, yes. When you talk about the "clip" that is missing from the outer pads, do you mean the wear sensor? That is just there to squeal on the rotor surface when the pads wear out enough that they should be replaced. The only clips are the round ones - two on each pad - that fit snugly into the two holes on each side of the caliper. Those are important in locating the caliper, but it looks like they are on the pads you have. Are they in good condition? Do they fit snugly into their holes? Also, try fitting each pad into the caliper bracket without the caliper. Is each pad a good fit into the bracket, with minimal play or movement allowed?
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