Brake pedal noise

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Fri May 12, 2006 9:02 pm

I hear a clicking noise when I push my brake pedal...it is noticeable
as the pedal nears the floor. If I keep pushing I can make it click twice.
I replaced the Master and now I'm thinking this noise could be the calibers.

Any thoughts?
T

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri May 12, 2006 10:15 pm

Where is the clicking coming from, the front/rear wheels, pedal, etc?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri May 12, 2006 11:05 pm

any brake noise is worth investigating. It could be merely that the pad tension springs are worn out, or missing. But it could be a loose caliper or caliper bracket

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Fri May 12, 2006 11:29 pm

I can feel the clicking through the pedal.

It seems as if it is coming from under the drivers seat area...though
it is hard to tell.

I don't trust the car in a panic stop as it seems
it just doesn't have the stopping power. It seems the pedal
goes to the floor (or close to it) before she is completely stopped.

I have thought about just replacing all calipers to be safe and will probably do that soon.

T

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat May 13, 2006 1:02 am

a good rule of thumb on the brake pedal is that with the pedal pushed down to the end of its' travel, you should be able to put your other foot under the pedal. If you can't fit your foot under the pedal, there is too much travel

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:33 am

Mark-
I wear a size 15...They barely fit in the car

I don't think I have any room under the pedal and this is with a new
Master....maybe new calipers and rotors will help.
T

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:34 am

15? still you should be able to fit your toe under the pedal. If you replaced the master there may still be air in the system. Pads and rotors shouldn't affect pedal height.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sat May 13, 2006 2:00 pm

I'll check the "toe" clearance.
Thanks!
T

jacksplace · Post by **jacksplace** » Sat May 13, 2006 5:25 pm

From your description it appears that bleeding the entire system might be in order. Start with the furthest wheel from the master (Right Rear?) and work forward.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun May 14, 2006 3:29 pm

The system has been bled w/the new master...
This was a very thorough bleed as it was
me who helped the mechanic pump
and hold the brake.

The pedal is perfect w/shoe clearance
under it and good pressure at all times.

The clicking noise seems like it could be a
loose caliper or something.

Oh well, I'll have it looked at.
T