Caliper reassembly Question

[WOLFN8TR]

Ok I can see the clips on the brakes, front and rear on the outside. Is there clips on the backside also?


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[LivesNearCostco]

No clips on the backside of the calipers themselves. However, the inside/backside pads have a clip that fits inside the caliper piston. If those are missing, broken, or loose, it could let the inner brake pad rattle.

[derbo]

The guide bushings should be lubricate only if they are solid metal ones. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-41...grade-kit.aspx

[kayger12]

I will go check and see if the clips are visible.

Beings the rattle goes away when I apply the brakes would it even be suspension related?


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If it goes away when you lightly touch the brakes, then yes, I'd lean towards brakes- but if it goes away with normal braking, it could be the change in weight distribution (triggered by braking) loading the offending suspension part differently.

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[shanneba]

Here is what BMW's TIS says about the guide pins:

Installation:
Only clean guide screws; do not grease.
Check threads.
Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.