How To Install Disc Brake Anti Rattle Clips Autozone
I noticed a slight squeal from the front brakes (DS) when driving the wife's 100 the other day, so I figured the pads might be starting to get low. Picked up pads and prepared to work on these today. Pulled the front wheel, and saw this clip that obviously wasn't right. It was the clip that runs from pad to pad.
It had obviously not been re-attached properly by the PO's mechanic and over time had been ground down and explains the squeal as the worn end had been getting ground down on the outer edge of the rotor (not on the surface, thankfully).So, my questions are: what functionality does the clip serve, how important is it to run this clip (obviously Mr. Toyota put it here for a reason), and is this a dealer only part?Thanks in advance for your help.Pics:1 - Pic of the PS brake, with the clip properly installed.2 - Pic of the clip from the DS that was worn down3 - Another pic of the worn clip. I know it's an old thread, but it answered one of my questions and brought up a new one as I found the 'anti-rattle spring' broken on the DS today while doing a power-steering fluid flush. So I don't need it.and I'll order one to replace next time the tires are off.However, spressoman's reply here brought up a different question. I don't appear to have the pad retainer clip (which spressoman identified as 'Brake pad/pin anti-rattle plate'). Is this necessary? Perhaps this was added in the later model years?I have a 1999 Landcruiser.Also, is there any reason where I should replace the pins, pad retainers or anti-squeal shims the next time I'm in there replacing front pads?
How To Install Disc Brake Anti Rattle Clips Autozone Near Me
I would say YES you need those pad anti rattle plates. They're what keeps the brake pads, anti squeal shim, and metal backing plate all sandwiched together on that side of the brake pad. Other side of the backing plate has this 'clamp' inregrated on it already.As for a need to replace all these parts when you do your brakes - I would at least replace everything but the squeal shims since they are all made from thin sheet metal and need to be tight to keep things from making noise. Most likely the tabs on the back of the retainer plates have at least 1 of 4 broken off (these grab onto the inside edge of caliper pistons) A few months ago I took my brakes apart because of squeal and needed 3 new backing plates because of the tabs. Got a brake fitment kit at Napa and it had EVERYTHING but the plastic(?) squeal shims for $20. When I bought new stuff from Beno the shims cost more than the pads and the install kits didn't even have those 'M' clips that this thread references - probably because everything from Toyota is a separate part number - but I had these clips from Napa since I didn't install them last time.
I would say YES you need those pad anti rattle plates. They're what keeps the brake pads, anti squeal shim, and metal backing plate all sandwiched together on that side of the brake pad. Other side of the backing plate has this 'clamp' inregrated on it already.As for a need to replace all these parts when you do your brakes - I would at least replace everything but the squeal shims since they are all made from thin sheet metal and need to be tight to keep things from making noise.
Most likely the tabs on the back of the retainer plates have at least 1 of 4 broken off (these grab onto the inside edge of caliper pistons) A few months ago I took my brakes apart because of squeal and needed 3 new backing plates because of the tabs. Got a brake fitment kit at Napa and it had EVERYTHING but the plastic(?) squeal shims for $20. When I bought new stuff from Beno the shims cost more than the pads and the install kits didn't even have those 'M' clips that this thread references - probably because everything from Toyota is a separate part number - but I had these clips from Napa since I didn't install them last time. I'm bumping this thread because I have been chasing a rattle from my passenger front tire area. It would sound like a marble in a soup can going over small bumps.
It was driving me nuts. I discovered the caliper was missing the anti rattle clip. I didn't think it was the clip so I keep looking and looking. Today a was kicking the tire and you could hear it rattle. So I had a buddy apply the brakes and I kicked the tire. Rattle was gone. Release the brakes and it rattled again.
So I stopped by the dealer and ordered all new parts in the pic above. 35 bucks for all the parts to do both front calipers.
Cheap price for my sanity. Lol without the anti rattle clip it's really loud and sounds like something major. Hope this helps someone it the future.