Metallic rattle from front end on potholes or corrugations

You can just check to see if they are loose and if they are then ask about a torque wrench.

Still got the metal spring in the brake caliper that seats the pads?

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

You can just check to see if they are loose and if they are then ask about a torque wrench.

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Thanks, I have a torque wrench but the bolt heads are shaped like a gear and I don't have sockets to match.

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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Still got the metal spring in the brake caliber that seats the pads?

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Yep Perthdisco, checked that yesterday.

Honestly this has challenged me! Probably something really simple but I've spent 12 months looking for root cause.

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Originally Posted by BushDisco

Thanks, I have a torque wrench but the bolt heads are shaped like a gear and I don't have sockets to match.

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Yeah they are 12 point heads so a normal single hex won't fit.

Does the rattle change or disappear if cornering AND going over bumps?

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Originally Posted by justinc

Does the rattle change or disappear if cornering AND going over bumps?

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Hi justinc, got me there, I'll check tomorrow!

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Yeah they are 12 point heads so a normal single hex won't fit.

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Doh, didn't think about that loanrangie. Of course I have double hex sockets, I'll check one night this week.

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Originally Posted by BushDisco

Doh, didn't think about that loanrangie. Of course I have double hex sockets, I'll check one night this week.

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21mm from memory.

Is it a steel on steel sound or could it be a loose heat shield somewhere?