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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 6:56 pm    Post subject: Clicking sound from rear discs! Reply with quote

Hey yall, I am getting a clicking sound from my rear end while driving, I believe it is the rear disc kit. At first I thought it was the calipers hitting the mags, but I have confirmed they have proper clearance.

The clicking seems to happen at a regular interval, and ONLY happens if there is 0 brake pressure applied, even the slightest brake pressure on either the pedal on the e brake makes it go away.

When I was poking around, I noticed that the pads move up and down (side to side?) within the caliper. Is this normal? Did I install the antirattle incorrectly? I would have thought that these are supposed to fit very snugly.


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Clicking sound from rear discs! Reply with quote

There shouldn’t be any play between the pads and the sliders. If you are getting rocking inside the calipers they are loose.
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