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70L34

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'67 4-piston caliper pad rattle
« on: July 14, 2019, 07:19:10 PM »
I have a persistent issue on my '67 disc-brake GTO (sorry for the non-Camaro content but I know the system is essentially the same). I get a regular clicking noise from either one or both pads as they rock inside the caliper while driving. Is there any sort of anti-rattle spring, washer, etc that is supposed to be here to avoid this? The noise goes away completely when I apply the brake. Thanks!

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Re: '67 4-piston caliper pad rattle
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2019, 01:54:18 AM »
Tony,
no stock anti rattle springs... You can use the normal anti rattle plates which come with aftermarket pads.
Are the caliper numbers correct, I think the vette calipers will fit however I THINK the pads are longer.

Another - Have you checked the rotor runout if excessive maybe that could be the cause... pushing the pads back off the rotor too far, then allowing them to walk? 
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Re: '67 4-piston caliper pad rattle
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2019, 12:48:40 AM »
James / all,

Just to close the loop on this - I purchased Delco NOS pads and the rattle disappeared. Must have been poor dimensional control.

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Re: '67 4-piston caliper pad rattle
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2019, 01:43:22 AM »
There is a spring under each piston that lightly preloads the brake pads.

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Re: '67 4-piston caliper pad rattle
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2019, 12:35:21 PM »
vette calipers probably would not help. My 67 vette rattled on all 4 corners and drove me crazy. That brake goo you put on the backside did help.
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