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Clunk From Front Brakes #1393417 09/23/05 09:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba K KC5MD'sSVT OP CEG\'er
OP KC5MD'sSVT CEG\'er K Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba	I hear a clunk from the front brakes and suspect the slide pin. Can someone show me the way to these little devils? I can't seem to find a good picture of them anywhere. Gary The Drake Equation States: N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L Meaning That There Is A Good Chance That We Are Not Alone.

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393418 09/24/05 12:46 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	Access is from the back side of the caliper. They have rubber boots with a plug on the end. You need to remove the cap, then us the appropriate tool (usually a 7mm allen, sometimes a Torx IIRC T47) to unscrew the pin. There are two of them. Unless you are removing the pads, take them out one at a time. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393419 09/24/05 01:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba K KC5MD'sSVT OP CEG\'er
OP KC5MD'sSVT CEG\'er K Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba	These need to be lubricated with a special brake lubricant to eliminate the clunking. Thanks for the advice. Gary 98 Torreador Red CSVT 983/6535 The Drake Equation States: N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L Meaning That There Is A Good Chance That We Are Not Alone.

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393420 09/24/05 04:35 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI R Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara."
Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara." R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI	Originally posted by kc5md: These need to be lubricated with a special brake lubricant to eliminate the clunking. Thanks for the advice. Gary 98 Torreador Red CSVT 983/6535 Clunking isn't usually caused by insufficient grease on the slide pins. Clunking is usually caused by loose components, like loose slide pins, or missing / improperly installed caliper spring. Balance is the Key. rarasvt@comcast.net

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393421 09/24/05 09:15 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba K KC5MD'sSVT OP CEG\'er
OP KC5MD'sSVT CEG\'er K Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 187 246 Miles North Of Havana Cuba	I was going by what another had posted as far as the clunk being caused by a bind in the slide pins, so it made sense that they would be in need of lubrication. I guess, as usual, I just need to tear into it because like rectums, everyone has an opinion including the almighty rectum. The Drake Equation States: N = R* fp ne fl fi fc L Meaning That There Is A Good Chance That We Are Not Alone.

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393422 09/24/05 11:51 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI R Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara."
Rara_dup1 "Absolut Rara." R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,223 Westland, MI	rectum? darn near killed him! Balance is the Key. rarasvt@comcast.net

Re: Clunk From Front Brakes #1393423 09/25/05 12:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	I love that joke! Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

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