Brake click fix

I realize that this thread is old, but I've got the brake click on my 2013 PreRunner v6 and wanted to install the extra anti-rattle clips. My question on the installation if anyone reads this post:

Do I need to remove the pin that holds the clip, or do I just place the clip around the pin while the pin remains in-place?

slicked1 - could you confirm the Toyota part number that you used on your 2013?

Much thanks!

 

I put the springs on mine, and it worked for a week or so. Then the sound came back, possibly even stronger. I think the tension on the pads makes it worse. I was told by a dealer that when the pad wears, it causes this to happen, and replacing pads is the best way to combat it. I thought it was bs to have to buy new pads when I had plenty of wear left on them.

 

Thanks for the info.

How did you install the springs?

 

Nah. Only 6 years since it kicked off.

Maybe helpful hints........

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When you want to gain someones attention, do it like @Spindifferent and they'll get notified, like you just did by me doing that.

Or you could try a 'start conversation' with him if you don't get a response.

Good luck!

 

I got the clicking to go away with new clips that came with new brake pads. I purchased my pads and rotors from O'Reily's. I honestly can't recall the brand off the top of my head but they were not the cheapest option. I was pleasantly surprised it went away as I was more annoyed with warped rotors at the time than the clicking.

 

So, it has been 4 months since I did the replacements. There is a bit of clicking now, but not much. No were near the level before all of the part replacements. Toyota brakes wear forever, so I'm not headed down that road......

You have to pull the pins to get the new springs on and make sure you clean all the corrosion off of all of the components. I'd expect that is the primary reason for the problem. I was surprised how much corrosion was on everything. There is nothing odd about the brake design except for only 1 spring.

If it gets noisy again, a good cleaning and lube will be my first step before I replace the pads.

Good luck.

 

watched a video of a brake pad change on a tacoma and have a pretty good idea of where some of the noise come from.. the tacoma pads just drop straight down into the calipers (no slots,clips etc) (think paying cards in the box they came in ) and retained solely by the pins..
now there has to be some clearance between the end of the backing plates and the calipers to allow them to move and not get jammed up when they got hot and expand.. And looking at a brand new akebono pad i have in my hands the slots the pins go through are also bigger than the pins to also allow for some movement also
So just like a deck of cards can move around in the box they came in, so can the pads move slightly back and forth in the calipers..
i have uploaded a picture showing the straight end of the backing plates that drops in the caliper and the fcat that the hole for the caliper pin is larger than the pin..

so i wouldnt worry about a small amount of noise since this means that things can move as they should.
a total lack of noise might mean somethings jammed up