i think i nailed down what the rattle is, which coincided with my exhaust install.

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07-15-2008, 05:36 AM

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i think i nailed down what the rattle is, which coincided with my exhaust install.

im pretty sure a rear brake pad separated from its backing.

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07-15-2008, 05:56 AM

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i had a rattle comming from the rear brakes when the little spring wasn't in place properly as well

the little spring on the pad that presses up against the inside of the caliper.

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07-15-2008, 06:08 AM

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Are those the pads I gave you?

if so, sorry for causing your issue!

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07-15-2008, 06:19 AM

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Ditto...had that happen as well. Most times those little springs fall off very easily.

Should be easy to put back into place though.

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07-15-2008, 07:23 AM

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so... when is the J31 going in? ;-)

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07-15-2008, 08:24 AM

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or fall into the hole in the middle of the caliper, depending upon the brand of the pads.

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07-15-2008, 09:12 AM

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yup.

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i think i nailed down what the rattle is, which coincided with my exhaust install.

i think i nailed down what the rattle is, which coincided with my exhaust install.

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