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Orange · 07-27-2007, 09:46 PM

My left front brake pad has some slop in it apparently. It doesn't ride in tight enough tolerance to the rotor to stay in it's fixed position when the rotor hits this one spot every time around. This is most likely due to a slightly warped rotor. I say slightly because it isn't enough to feel.

My question is this...how do I keep my pad from clicking every time it hits that one spot in the rotor? It's driving me nuts!

Here's a short vid of it. Watch it a few times, and you will see the pad jump at the end. You can hear it click - but you can actually see it if you watch for it a few times.

http://slickorange.com/board/BrakePad.ASF

BTW - Further proof in that vid that my truck IS a daily driver. HAH! Look at those dirty wheels! (Dirtiest they have been in at least 5 years).

DLB

68K20 x Drill · 07-27-2007, 10:41 PM

Bend the locating tabs to clench the pad in place on the caliper?

You'll have to pull the wheel.
take a big channel lock or vice grip, and at each end of the pad there is a small tab that hooks over the caliper pointing out
grab by that and the small flat on the low edge of the pad, and squeeze the two together. do both ends ... The pad is now cinched in place on the caliper, hopefully tight enough to prevent annoying 'click!'.

Or turn up that beautiful exhaust a bit.

EDIT: I hope thats clear, I couldn't find a single picture of what I'm talking about online, but I can take one if i have to.
Oh, you might also check that rotor for a crack.....

Orange · 07-28-2007, 08:35 AM

That's sounds clear enough.
It's POURING down hear today. The most it has all year long - so I will probably just play with the truck in the garage anyhow.

Thanks.
DLB

**truckdude239** · 07-28-2007, 08:58 AM

try the pads frist sounds like they are loose why not while in there put some new rotors and pads in the you don't have to worry at all. but i agree with what he said there are 2 ears on top and bottom try makeing them tighter against the caliper

c10crazy · 07-29-2007, 09:31 AM

The service manual shows the procedure for bending those ears on pads. usually you have to get it right the first time or it's too hard to bend them again. In the past I have also used a little silicone along the edge of the backing plate to help hold them.

Orange · 07-30-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

The service manual shows the procedure for bending those ears on pads. usually you have to get it right the first time or it's too hard to bend them again. In the past I have also used a little silicone along the edge of the backing plate to help hold them.

Well, my ears are already bent, and there isn't much more to bend on them.

It's just a new rotor or live with it. Too bad too. The rotor isn't in bad shape really.

DLB

**truckdude239** · 07-30-2007, 09:01 AM

it if off and take the to a brake shop and have them turn the rotor :edit: besure to do both rotors at the same time though

Orange · 07-30-2007, 11:12 AM

I thought about that David - but I don't know if it's really quite enough to get turned out - and I have had these turned once before. It isn't bad enough to feel while driving or stopping - just hear.

I'll just deal with it I suppose until I can get some new ones.

DLB

07-27-2007, 09:46 PM	#1
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? My left front brake pad has some slop in it apparently. It doesn't ride in tight enough tolerance to the rotor to stay in it's fixed position when the rotor hits this one spot every time around. This is most likely due to a slightly warped rotor. I say slightly because it isn't enough to feel. My question is this...how do I keep my pad from clicking every time it hits that one spot in the rotor? It's driving me nuts! Here's a short vid of it. Watch it a few times, and you will see the pad jump at the end. You can hear it click - but you can actually see it if you watch for it a few times. http://slickorange.com/board/BrakePad.ASF BTW - Further proof in that vid that my truck IS a daily driver. HAH! Look at those dirty wheels! (Dirtiest they have been in at least 5 years). DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 07-27-2007 at 09:49 PM.

07-27-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? Bend the locating tabs to clench the pad in place on the caliper? You'll have to pull the wheel. take a big channel lock or vice grip, and at each end of the pad there is a small tab that hooks over the caliper pointing out grab by that and the small flat on the low edge of the pad, and squeeze the two together. do both ends ... The pad is now cinched in place on the caliper, hopefully tight enough to prevent annoying 'click!'. Or turn up that beautiful exhaust a bit. EDIT: I hope thats clear, I couldn't find a single picture of what I'm talking about online, but I can take one if i have to. Oh, you might also check that rotor for a crack..... __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars Last edited by 68K20 x Drill; 07-28-2007 at 12:19 AM.

07-28-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? That's sounds clear enough. It's POURING down hear today. The most it has all year long - so I will probably just play with the truck in the garage anyhow. Thanks. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-28-2007, 08:58 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,236	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? try the pads frist sounds like they are loose why not while in there put some new rotors and pads in the you don't have to worry at all. but i agree with what he said there are 2 ears on top and bottom try makeing them tighter against the caliper __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 07-28-2007 at 08:59 AM.

07-29-2007, 09:31 AM	#5
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? The service manual shows the procedure for bending those ears on pads. usually you have to get it right the first time or it's too hard to bend them again. In the past I have also used a little silicone along the edge of the backing plate to help hold them. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

07-30-2007, 09:01 AM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,236	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? it if off and take the to a brake shop and have them turn the rotor :edit: besure to do both rotors at the same time though __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 07-30-2007 at 09:02 AM.

07-30-2007, 11:12 AM	#8
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Front brake pad slop/stick - how to fix it? I thought about that David - but I don't know if it's really quite enough to get turned out - and I have had these turned once before. It isn't bad enough to feel while driving or stopping - just hear. I'll just deal with it I suppose until I can get some new ones. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.



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