1997 4-Runner brake noise

1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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JTBLEEK
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1997 Toyota 4-runner, 160K, V6 3.4L, I recently purchased this vehicle from a friend who installed new rotors and pads all the way around. It had studded tires on at this time. I got it and soon thereafter I put new rims and tires on and after that I noticed a "jangle" coming from pass. side wheel. I investigated and found on the front of the caliper (facing towards the front of the vehicle) there is a this metal bracket type thing moving around inside the exposed top of the caliper. I inserted a pic with a circle around what i am talking about. I looked at the other side and there is not one on it. My question is what is this part and what is its function? Thank you.


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Jun 23, 2007 at 5:06 PM
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Hi there,

This is an anti rattle clip. it stops the pads from "floating"and with out it you will normaly hear a knocking noise when the brakes are applied.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 18, 2007 at 6:17 PM