93' XLT Front Brake Anti-Rattle Clips

[DGrant09]

Does anyone know where I could pick-up (buy) two anti-rattle clips for the front brakes on a 93' XLT?
Mine are missing (I presume due to the noise that I'm getting from the front wheels), I must have installed them incorrectly and lost them.
Thanks

 

[BrooklynBay]

Did you use anti squeal paste on the back of the pads when you installed them? How long ago did you replace your front pads? What brand were they?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Here is a link to Glacier991's front brake job diary: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122696

 

[Brandons]

Just out of curiousity can this cause a clunk, if you dont have them, when you stop?

 

[EMG7895]

auto parts store would have them

 

[BrooklynBay]

Any excessive play would make a noise. It is a good idea to check those caliper pins that are hammered in. Sometimes they could start to work themselves out, especially if the rubber is starting to rot away.

 

[DGrant09]

The pads are about 2 months old and the calipers are about three weeks old, brand I do not recall, I went for the better pads, not the 14.99 set. I did the calipers late due to the truck starting to pull and used the OEM recommended caliper (non-metal piston).
I just read the link refernce the brake job and do not see them using the anti-rattle clips, did I miss that one?? I did find the pins at advance auto, Thanks!!
The two items I did not do when doing the brakes - anti squeal compound or re-pack the bearings, I did not loosen the hub nuts.
I will check the slide pins this morning..
I drove about 25 miles yesterday with no noise. It is only at slow speeds with the brakes not applied, as soon as I brake (even very slight pressure) it stops.
????
Thanks!!

 

[Jason94sport]

I just read the link refernce the brake job and do not see them using the anti-rattle clips

Yeah what anti rattle clips? I didn't see any when I did my brakes. I did use some anti squeal, but i didn't see many places it would be of use since most of the back of the pad is exposed.

 

[Brett F.]

If I'm not mistaken mine did the same thing. This guy I know said the calipers were self adjusting and all I needed to do was back up about 20' kind of fast and apply the breaks firmly but not lock it down. They then readjusted and no squeal.

 

[Rhett]

Just out of curiousity can this cause a clunk, if you dont have them, when you stop?

Yes it could, but I would first lube the slip yoke if you're getting that clunk when stopping.