need help with loose caliper
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need help with loose caliper
hey guys,
i have been getting this annoying squeeking noise for a couple of weeks now. i took the tire off today and found that the calliper was loose. i had 6 hex sockets from my previous throttle body fling so i figured i had the tools to do the job. so i tried tightening the bolts but they didn't budge. not even an inch. so now i was wondering what strategy you guys have at this problem. also, what should the wheel lug nuts be torqued to? 80 ft lbs, right?
-GTAman
i have been getting this annoying squeeking noise for a couple of weeks now. i took the tire off today and found that the calliper was loose. i had 6 hex sockets from my previous throttle body fling so i figured i had the tools to do the job. so i tried tightening the bolts but they didn't budge. not even an inch. so now i was wondering what strategy you guys have at this problem. also, what should the wheel lug nuts be torqued to? 80 ft lbs, right?
-GTAman
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
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Are you using the haynes, chilton, or GM manual.
Haynes= 80 ft lb for standard. 100 ft lb for cast aluminum.
Chilton= 1982-1985 80 ft lb for steel 100 ft lb for aluminum. 1986-1991 80 ft lb for steel or 100 ft lb for 1992 vehicles
GM = 81 ft lb for all.
GM owners manual = 80 ft lb for all.
Haynes= 80 ft lb for standard. 100 ft lb for cast aluminum.
Chilton= 1982-1985 80 ft lb for steel 100 ft lb for aluminum. 1986-1991 80 ft lb for steel or 100 ft lb for 1992 vehicles
GM = 81 ft lb for all.
GM owners manual = 80 ft lb for all.
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But of course and hayne & chilton were only half in the ballpark. I have found several typo's in my 89 GM manual as well. None serious, but aggravating anyhow.
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Car: '85 IROC
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The caliper is suppsed to float to equalize the pressure fom the piston and the other side of the caliper. The pads can also jiggle around a bit. That's probably what you're hearing.
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i'm pretty sure it's the caliper. when i took the wheel off i moved the caliper to check for looseness and there was and it made the exact sound i hear when i drive. also for the sake of argument, i tested another caliper for tightness, it didn't even move and didn't make that annoying squeeking sound.
my fault, i should have put that in
my fault, i should have put that in
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
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The brake calipers have slider bushings and seals to protect the slide mechinism in them that are replaceable. Auto zone for instance has a disk brake hardare kit for the front for $4.63. Brakeware part# 5610.
You might give that a try, or just replace the caliper with a rebuilt one for $11.99 and that has the new bushings and seals already in it. And as I recall, the calipers have a lifetime warranty. Not too bad for 12 bones.
You might give that a try, or just replace the caliper with a rebuilt one for $11.99 and that has the new bushings and seals already in it. And as I recall, the calipers have a lifetime warranty. Not too bad for 12 bones.
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a new caliper for $12? i have my doubts about it's quality...
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
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Well, the are rebuilt GM cores, and the only wear part is the seal, piston, and slide parts. Anyway, just trying to help and provide a low cost solution to the problem. So, don't shoot the messenger (me)
Anyway's, you pays your money and you takes your chances
Myself, I run Wilwoods
Anyway's, you pays your money and you takes your chances
Myself, I run Wilwoods
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sorry man, i wasn't shooting you down, i was shooting down the product lol
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
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Originally posted by GTAman
sorry man, i wasn't shooting you down, i was shooting down the product lol
sorry man, i wasn't shooting you down, i was shooting down the product lol
Food for thought
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Originally posted by GTAman
hey they're not old they're Vintage
hey they're not old they're Vintage
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Geez GTAman, you are only 5 years older than your car according to your profile
But at least you aren't driving a r*ce rocket
But at least you aren't driving a r*ce rocket
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
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Originally posted by Trickster
Hey Alloy,
There's some of them out there that have cars five years older than them 1957 was a good year but 49 was better.
Hey Alloy,
There's some of them out there that have cars five years older than them 1957 was a good year but 49 was better.
But, I do have a 55 chevy though. 2 years more ancient than me
And my grand kids bought me a shirt that says "Older than dirt". I counter and tell them I have a cat older than you.
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alloy,
yeah i was 5 when my brother brought her home for the first time. probably the happiest day of both of our lives.
...and i can definitely live without a car with a muffler the size of softball. i'll leave that to the misguided youths lol
yeah i was 5 when my brother brought her home for the first time. probably the happiest day of both of our lives.
...and i can definitely live without a car with a muffler the size of softball. i'll leave that to the misguided youths lol
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Originally posted by GTAman
alloy,
yeah i was 5 when my brother brought her home for the first time. probably the happiest day of both of our lives.
...and i can definitely live without a car with a muffler the size of softball. i'll leave that to the misguided youths lol
alloy,
yeah i was 5 when my brother brought her home for the first time. probably the happiest day of both of our lives.
...and i can definitely live without a car with a muffler the size of softball. i'll leave that to the misguided youths lol
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