Pads moving

owen_mc · 02-11-2010, 02:32 AM

Hi all,

I have had a knocking noise which I believed to be anti roll bar bushes or suspension bushes. These have now both been changed and the problem is still apparent.

My garage has told me its the pads moving around in the caliper when I brake, this is only to the front though

The pads that were put in were provided by GSF and they assure me that they are the right pads and there shouldnt be a problem. Can anyone help? I dont want to change them to find I have not solved the problem as they are still good pads.

Thanks in advance.

PEEBU · 02-11-2010, 06:52 AM

Check that you tightened the hex bolts correctly when you put the caliper back on.
Also, did you check the movement of the piston within the caliper?
Was it free to move in and out or was it seized?

You may need to take everything off again to recheck / lubricate as appropriate to ensure your piston and caliper are free to slide

02-11-2010, 02:32 AM	#1
owen_mc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 37 My Ride: 325ci sport cab View My Garage	Pads moving Hi all, I have had a knocking noise which I believed to be anti roll bar bushes or suspension bushes. These have now both been changed and the problem is still apparent. My garage has told me its the pads moving around in the caliper when I brake, this is only to the front though The pads that were put in were provided by GSF and they assure me that they are the right pads and there shouldnt be a problem. Can anyone help? I dont want to change them to find I have not solved the problem as they are still good pads. Thanks in advance. __________________ BWW 325ci Sport Convertible (2002)

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02-11-2010, 06:52 AM	#2
PEEBU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 61 My Ride: E46 Touring View My Garage	Check that you tightened the hex bolts correctly when you put the caliper back on. Also, did you check the movement of the piston within the caliper? Was it free to move in and out or was it seized? You may need to take everything off again to recheck / lubricate as appropriate to ensure your piston and caliper are free to slide