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Caliper Clip #1101807 11/10/04 05:55 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14 S SuperDanEW OP New CEG\'er
OP SuperDanEW New CEG\'er S Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14	Another question about brake hardware: I know that Contours are equipped with a clip on the front calipers, sometimes called an "anti-rattle spring/clip." Besides the definition that the name itself produces, what is the intended function of these clips. Also, because they are such a necessary item for proper brake function, how come they are not also located on the rear calipers?

Re: Caliper Clip #1101808 11/10/04 07:07 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	The rear brakes are of a completely different design and the brake pads are held in place by other means. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Caliper Clip #1101809 11/12/04 06:39 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 610 Indianapolis, IN C ContourGuy9817 Veteran CEG\'er
ContourGuy9817 Veteran CEG\'er C Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 610 Indianapolis, IN	i recommend making sure u have anti rattle clips, without them your caliper just kinda bounces around cuz nothing else holds them down. 2002 Cougar 2.5 duratec/ mtx-75 85,0000 Mondeo ST-200 wheels/BFG KDW NT black/black Spec Stage 1 Torsen T-2 Trubendz 2.5 flowmaster dual exaust apexi s-afc II K&N FIPK

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