Anti-rattle springs

[oreA]

Even after filing a little bit off the tips of my Ferodo DS2500 pads, they are still a tight fit and I fear will bind a bit. Should I file more off or is it better to perhaps remove the anti- rattle springs?

I have cleaned up the calipers, so there is no debris or rust causing a tighter than necessary fit. I've also not fitted the shims.

Any advice appreciated :up:

 

[ripp]

remove the springs and allow for some play when moving the pads up and down in the caliper - about 1mm of play I'd say (that may require some more filing). I did this on mine and never had any issues
Cheers!

 

[Amos91]

I remove the anti-rattle shims even with standard pads, waste of time and do nothing.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

run without the shims and file some more off the ends (12 and 6 oclock when fitted) , 1mm of vertical play when cold should do it

 

[oreA]

Great, thanks for your replies. I've already removed the anti-rattle shim/spring on the one side and it seems so much better. I'll get on and do the other side :up:.

 

[oreA]

Just to be sure, we're talking about these shims attached to the calipers (rather than the shims on the back of the pads, which I also haven't used :wink.

 

[Amos91]

Indeed, throw them away (especially with those aftermarket pads).