Thread: Metallic rattle from front end on potholes or corrugations

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

Originally Posted by loanrangie

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

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

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

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

Yep Perthdisco, checked that yesterday.

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

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.

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?

Originally Posted by justinc

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

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

Originally Posted by loanrangie

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

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

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.

21mm from memory.