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Old 04-10-2009, 08:34 PM
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I installed a set of front SS hoses on my car last season, and ever since I have gotten a lot of chatter from the calipers. The sliders are tight, new pads, etc.. Any suggestions on what to do to cure this annoying noise? Thanks
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Old 04-12-2009, 07:12 PM
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Hmm, braided lines shouldn't cause that problem. How taut are the lines? They shouldn't cause chatter, you might have a different problem.
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Old 04-13-2009, 07:40 AM
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I cant figure it out. All the parts were new when installed. New calipers, pads, sliders, rotors and braided lines.
Every time i hit a bump i get chatter from the brakes. Have checked everything else in the front end and everything is either tight or new.
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Are you sure the chatter is coming from the brakes?
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Old 04-14-2009, 04:58 PM
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Ya.. There is nothing else it could be. It started right after I installed new parts as described above. Removed both tires and inspected everything again, and nothing is loose except the new calipers have a little bit of play on the sliders. I had a friend mention that it could be since the SS lines don't have the bend that the factory bend have. The factory has a steel tub along with the hose, where the SS is just the hose.
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