I screw the two bolts out they don't look like they are stripped, i don't see what need to be tightened, do the brake pads help to keep the caliper tight.
Jan 17, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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No. What part of the caliper is loose? When you tighten the bolts, does the mounted part of the caliper get tight?
Jan 17, 2013 at 10:00 PM
JOE1953
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after i tighten the bolts i can move the caliper like from side to side just a little.
Jan 17, 2013 at 10:16 PM
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The center of the caliper is on a slide and has to move. However, the part that is bolted should be secure.
Jan 18, 2013 at 1:03 AM
JOE1953
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the only thing i can see that the caliper slide on is the two bolts i believe the caliper is what makeing the noise when i step on the brake it don't make the noise until i back up and step on the brake, what could be worn out, i need to know what to buy i thank you for helping me for trying to find the problems.
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:49 AM
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That is correct. It should slide on those bolts. However, the caliper piston should remain extended so there isn't play between the rotor and the brake pads. Thus, nothing should really be "Loose"
Can you upload a pic for me to see what is loose?
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:57 AM
JOE1953
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I will try to see what i can do.
Jan 18, 2013 at 3:14 AM
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IT will help. If I was there, I could tell you in a second, but I don't like to guess with brakes