Rear brakes

[mobsta]

hm, pads ate up?could it be the so called mechanic stuck those pads in the caliper and used a screw driver to spread those pads apart to fit back over that rotor?if that rattle clip is broken you will most likely get a brake squeak.most brake squeaks are caused by pad chatter.hope this makes some sense.my rear caliper has 2 shims per mounting bolt.always put them back in with pad change and no squeaks

 

[zombie]

Pulled pen and rattle spring is broke. I've only got one spacer between cal. and bracket in mine now.Can I ride it with out the rattle spring until I can get one.

Had one of my Rattle springs shoot craps on me. I opted to just do without a back brake until I could replace it. I called a little cycle shop near me and he had one in stock for less than 5 bucks.

 

[zombie]

Ray I wonder what would cause them to get eat up some on the bottom edge of both pads.Not just on the edge but up to about a .25 in. or so. and about in the middle of the pads on both f them.

This could have something to do with the broken anti rattle spring. It is my understnding that this spring creates tension on the pads and holds them in place. If they are allowed to move perhaps they are "hanging" at an angle creating this wear pattern.

I have always replaced my own brakes and never taken any shims or other parts off. I did have my back brake act up on me and had to disassemble the rear caliper completely, clean it really well, oil it and replace my brake fluid. I would develop a rubbing sound that would go away after about two minutes when I used my back brake. After it happened a few times I quit using the back brake. I didn't want it to freeze up completely and ruin my rotor. Once I rebuilt it I haven't had any issues. Hope any of this info helps.

 

[TheDeadOne]

T-Bird,
Just got back today, and have read all the comments posted here. Some really good advice from the others! :2thumbs:
But from what I can tell from the "reads" here, sounds like the "moe' canic or more likely the "moron" probably didn't install the spring correctly when he did your brakes! The "Dumb Azz"! :loony: One of the legs was most likely riding on the rotor instead of the brake pad while you were first riding it afterwards, and cut off some of the spring arm very quickly. Now you need a new spring! Also sounds like what one of the others suggested is most likely correct about the use of a screwdriver :loony: being used to spread brake pads to collapse the pistons. You can tell if this was the case if both marks of each pad line up if the rotor was not separating them. All together, this sounds like someone was in a real rush to get your job done without a care as too the quality of the work. :down:

Oh, and just a suggestion.....

I'd Find a NEW mechanic!

but that's just me. :2thumbs:

 

[jsub]

I've been following this thread as my rear brakes squeak like an old grain truck. So after reading all the posts I looked mine over & my spring had no tension at all-loose as goose. I took it off and it was worn on the rotor side about a third. Got the vise grips out & bent the ends down to create some tension. It is now tight & the pads are now snug. Hopefully that did the trick. Too late tonight for a real test, but hopfully the squeak is gone tomorrow.

 

[allstar1ny]

Thanks in advance

Just getting around to addressing my squeeky rear brakes... The pads look well worn so they need to go.
My question is about the chrome finish on the rotor which is wearing off....
Think this will cause problems or is this mostly cosmetic?

I am so glad I found this site! ROCK ON!

 

[Mark E]

Mine had two in the top and one on the bottom.