Thanks for all the quick responses. Here's my answers to your questions...
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Originally Posted by chevydog66
It looks like that you haven't seated the pads yet. Have you drove it and stomped on the the pedal a few times? Can you hear it rattle when you apply the brakes or something?
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I have driven it quite a ways, and hit the brakes pretty good. It brakes well and the right side is quiet. The rattle does go away once I press the pedal enough to start slowing, and since the pad is loose, I assume that's what it is.
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Originally Posted by 68gmsee
What do you mean by rattling? Is it like a vibration or squeeling or just plain sound like they're loose?
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It is a loose rattle every time I hit a small bump or crack in the road. The rattle was definitely worse when the old pads (which were looser) were still in service.
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Originally Posted by 68gmsee
I agree with the break in but I wouldn't necessarily stomp on them. From the pics, it looks like your rotors are still fairly new. You can still see the polishing marks. This could cause a vibration on the brakes for some time until they're completely broken in.
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The rotors are brand new and they appear to run true. Like I said above it is definitely a rattle and not a vibration under braking.
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Originally Posted by 68gmsee
If they're just loose in there, it could be you are missing some springs that hold them in place.
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I believe the only spring is the one inside the piston - which I assume may be too loose. The outer face of the pad has the shim rivetted on (as opposed to clipped).
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Originally Posted by d10s69c10
this might be a dumb question but are you sure they are the right pads? how does the bolts/bolt holes on the spindle itslef look? the rotors straight possibly warped off center??
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I'm pretty sure the pads are right since the right side is operating perfectly. Everything else appears good too.
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Originally Posted by Luvlegs
I'd check the spring clip inside the piston that holds the pad against it.
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Yeah, maybe I should look at replacing these.
Thanks guys.