Clanking Calipers
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Melting Slicks
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Clanking Calipers
Every time I apply the brakes for the first time (even if I just ran into the store). I can hear all four of my calipers "clank". They are pretty loud. They don't do it all at once. It seems as if they all take a turn depending on the kind of surface I am on. I am not talking about hard breaking. It is when I just touch the pedal as I back out of a parking spot. After that they are silent. Should this be a concern. The brakes seem to work fine (other than that they pulse a bit). Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: not speeding just flying low
Re: Clanking Calipers (jedicowboy)
Wouldn't hurt to have the brake system checked out. It is probably time for some new spring clips. These are the little metal thingies that help center up and hold the pads in place. If this is the case, I wouldn't worry too much. Just replace them when you get new pads.
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Clanking Calipers (SAXN8R)
Wouldn't hurt to have the brake system checked out. It is probably time for some new spring clips. These are the little metal thingies that help center up and hold the pads in place. If this is the case, I wouldn't worry too much. Just replace them when you get new pads.
