Hopping right brakes

batmmannn · 07-07-2010, 06:23 PM

My passenger side brakes started hopping today, It feels like a warped rotor, but as I recall when I checked the brakes they were missing the wishbone wire clips that are supposed to be on there. They rattle over bumps so I figure I need to get a brake kit with those spring clips. Ordered one from Auto Zone for $16.00 it has the springs and the other parts for keeping the brake pads tight in there. The Dealer wants $36 just for the wishbone spring clips! Never can tell how the prices will run.

I am wondering if not having those clips in there could cause a bad rotor but more likely is allowing the pads to bind a bit on braking.

The clips weren't on there at all when I bought the car and the rotors felt fine till today other than chinging a bit over bumps. Just wondering what your thoughts are of the effects of not having those wishbone wire clips on there might be over the long run?

07-07-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Hopping right brakes My passenger side brakes started hopping today, It feels like a warped rotor, but as I recall when I checked the brakes they were missing the wishbone wire clips that are supposed to be on there. They rattle over bumps so I figure I need to get a brake kit with those spring clips. Ordered one from Auto Zone for $16.00 it has the springs and the other parts for keeping the brake pads tight in there. The Dealer wants $36 just for the wishbone spring clips! Never can tell how the prices will run. I am wondering if not having those clips in there could cause a bad rotor but more likely is allowing the pads to bind a bit on braking. The clips weren't on there at all when I bought the car and the rotors felt fine till today other than chinging a bit over bumps. Just wondering what your thoughts are of the effects of not having those wishbone wire clips on there might be over the long run? __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!