Dustin24

So this has been going on for a while my right rear caliper has been rattleing for the longest time and it goes away when ebrake is pulled up slightly or the brakes are applyed I was told that it was the caliper is bad but before I replace it I'd like to get your guys opinion..

09outlander

Your caliper isn't bad, it's the pad(s) rattling around on the caliper bracket. I've had this problem before and after putting on new calipers. On my car is was a two part problem, 1) over time the pads wear grooves into the caliper bracket allowing pad room to rattle around and 2) a lack of lube wear the pad meets the caliper bracket.

I replaced the caliper brackets on my car, that cured about 80% of the rattle and re-lubing the pads every couple months took care of the rest.

Dustin24

So I should replace the calipers then just keep up on living the caliper brackets I don't think I can get just the brackets

09outlander

Your calipers won't need to be replaced unless the pistons are seized. Part number for the brackets is 25869424 they are the same for both sides.

Snail_SS

iTrader: (3)

The antirattle clips could be missing as well and causing the rattle maybe make sure you have them

Dustin24

Okay that will be my mission for Thursday.. what would you guys recommend for pads and rotors all the way around I was told OEM is the best

Snail_SS

iTrader: (3)

I would say oem they do the job

Dustin24

I wanna little more stopping power but still have good pad life my OEM rotors warped

09outlander

Stock rotors and Hawk HPS Performance pads.

Dustin24

how much brake dust do they create and do the squeek?

09outlander

Mine have never made a sound and create a little grey dust, not nearly as much as stock pads do.

Dustin24

Okay thanK you.

TallPaul

Did you check out the clips? I am having the same problem with mine.

Dustin24

I have not yet but I have question for the senior members on here isn't there supposed to be brake hardware between the pads and the caliper bracket so they don't wear them?

Dustin24

Anyone??

Snail_SS

iTrader: (3)

I dont really get what your asking lol

09outlander

The pads sit directly on the caliper bracket. Some cars, not Cobalts, have a thin steel clip/shim that clips onto the caliper bracket and the pad sits on that clip/shim, see pic.

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