Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:23:40 -0400 From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: C900 front calliper clonk
Al wrote: > OK I have the classic clonk on my front callipers when I stop and > reverse up and stop again. I know it's a "feature" of the C900 but > it's getting worse. > > What exactly is worn, and is it worth spending well over £100 to get > it fixed. My specialists did the brakes for me recently as part of the > MOT work, and the clonk was gone, but 3 months later it's gradually > returned and is worse than ever. > > Al > The clonk is the pads shifting inside the caliper body. It is not a functional or safety problem. It is not worth worrying about. Next set of pads you get will probably have less slop in that dimension. If it really bothers you, you could fabricate some shims that you could fit over the ends of the pad carriers. -- -Fred W
