Noisy Brake Callipers

Jan 7th, 2005, 22:21

I have a 1994 T5 which I am generally very pleased with. One problem though is that the front brake callipers seem to have play in them and rattle when on uneven surfaces! The efficiency of the brakes appears to be ok but I wondered whether anyone else had come across this and whether there is a fix at reasonable cost?

Many thanks

Jan 9th, 2005, 12:27

Hi Shj,

It could simply be a case that whoever replaced the pads forgot to put the anti rattle springs back in. Have you removed the pads to check?

I don't know what replacement springs cost but it can't be much so check out the price and see if you can fit them. It'll probably cure the problem.

Regards

Andy

Jan 9th, 2005, 12:55

What happened about the post of the 4th jan saying you were disgusted with everyone having differing opinions and you were leaving forthwith?

warthog · Jan 9th, 2005, 13:23

Humbly suggest you go and re-read Andy's post - I thought it was quite clear what he was saying.

Jan 9th, 2005, 21:55

Andy

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll get that checked - I hope it is something as straigthforward sounding!

burchi · Jan 9th, 2005, 23:03

Hi

Another thought if Andy's suggestion doesn't work, I had this problem when I had my 850 T5 and found that non Volvo pads were fitted and caused the rattle. Fitted Volvo pads and the rattle went!

Good luck

Jan 7th, 2005, 22:21	#1
shj Guest Location:	Noisy Brake Callipers I have a 1994 T5 which I am generally very pleased with. One problem though is that the front brake callipers seem to have play in them and rattle when on uneven surfaces! The efficiency of the brakes appears to be ok but I wondered whether anyone else had come across this and whether there is a fix at reasonable cost? Many thanks

Jan 9th, 2005, 12:27	#2
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: Noisy Brake Callipers Hi Shj, It could simply be a case that whoever replaced the pads forgot to put the anti rattle springs back in. Have you removed the pads to check? I don't know what replacement springs cost but it can't be much so check out the price and see if you can fit them. It'll probably cure the problem. Regards Andy

Jan 9th, 2005, 12:55	#3
colin Guest Location:	RE: Noisy Brake Callipers What happened about the post of the 4th jan saying you were disgusted with everyone having differing opinions and you were leaving forthwith?

Jan 9th, 2005, 13:23	#4
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Noisy Brake Callipers Humbly suggest you go and re-read Andy's post - I thought it was quite clear what he was saying. __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Jan 9th, 2005, 21:55	#5
shj Guest Location:	RE: Noisy Brake Callipers Andy Thanks for the suggestion. I'll get that checked - I hope it is something as straigthforward sounding!

Jan 9th, 2005, 23:03	#6
burchi Senior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2022 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Storrington, West Sussex	RE: Noisy Brake Callipers Hi Another thought if Andy's suggestion doesn't work, I had this problem when I had my 850 T5 and found that non Volvo pads were fitted and caused the rattle. Fitted Volvo pads and the rattle went! Good luck __________________ Ian Burch 2003 ('53 reg) V70 R Manual. Ferrita 3" Downpipe & Sport CAT, HEICO Sport Exhaust with Quad Tips! Sold but not forgotten.... 1998 Saffron V70 R AWD Manual RICA 310 Chip, SAMCO Hoses, S/Steel Exhaust with 2 x 4" Outlets, OEM Strut Brace, Dynaudio Premium Upgrade, K&N Panel Filter

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