Re: Rattling Front brakes. - 86 Scirocco

[Miles Lott <milos@vellocet.insync.net>]

coutinho.ka@pg.com wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
>         There's been this rattling sound coming from the front wheels.  I
> couldn't figure it out for the longest time.  Took it too a mechanic who
> suggested that I change the "caliper bushings".
> 
>         Anyways, I went and bought a set for each side of the rubber
> bushings.  Does anyone know if it's a big deal to change them?  Would I need
> special tools?  I was thinking of trying to switch them myself but don't want
> to get in over my head.
> 
>         The rattling in the front wheels kinda sounds like there's spare
> change in there, everytime I hit a slight bump in the road.
> 
I would get some new anti-rattle clips, too.  They are probably the
major
cause of the noise you describe.
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