MAJOR Clunks in front end area. Baffling me!!!
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i will admit the pads are a bit loose within those spring retainers. they are cheap, i might as well try them too. But it seems to even do it when the brakes are applied, which should be holding them tight you would think, but I am going to try them tomorrow and let you know. Anything to get rid of it. thanks
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Yes, I have totally removed sway bar and links. also control arm bolts and bushings tight. mobius talks about the caliper slider bolts. I've removed the calipers and replaced them, bolts seem tight, not stripped. BUT I can very easily move the caliper around even after pumping up the brakes. pads are loose in there also. going to get the sprung could for the pads tonight. but seems like the caliper should stay tighter than it is.
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OK, Problem solved. Now I can let my heart rate slow down, the cars not falling apart. Thanks Vlad. Sometimes its nuts how you overlook the simple things. Put a new set of spring retainers on the brake pads. Also, tightened up the drivers side bolt that holds the crossmember under the tranny. Totally not sure which is the fix, but I don't really care at this point. Next time I'll at least have a place to look first. Thanks a million. Sometimes you can't see the forest from the trees!!
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