Greg,
We just solved this problem on my dad's '97 Stratus. It is that spring
clip. It either falls off, or breaks (as in our case), and the pad isn't
held flush to the rotor anoymore, causing that click. The slightest
pressure on the brake pushes the pad in, and in doing so straightens it,
killing the noise of it hitting the rotor.
It's nothing to worry about, in matters of brake-safety, but it is an easy
fix to an annoying problem.
-- -Jon jonsdak@midmaine.com http://jonsdakota.tripod.com 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.25 axle, "BackRack" Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer TS-G1347's in front, TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter ""Greg"" <gsutinen@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:baqeql$c90$1@bent.twistedbits.net... > > I've got a 2001 CC 4wd with 22k miles that's developed a rattle in the front > right corner. I'm suspecting the brake area because when I apply a small > amount of brake pedal pressure it disappears. I pulled the wheel today and > can see the inboard pad against the caliper piston seems to be moving around > and I can rattle it. Is there suppose to be a spring clip attached to the > pad that holds it in place on the pistons inside diameter? If so, I believe > it went south on me. I've done a search of the archives, but only turned up > a bunch of rattling outer pads without the retainer. Also, I know that > brakes aren't warrenteed for this long, but would this be a part that would > be because of the nature of the claim? It broke, not wore out? The truck > stops good without any vibrations so if they would pay this time, I would > just as soon let them. > > Greg '01 CC 4WD 4.7 Auto > >
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