Anti rattle clips brake

Brake anti-rattle clips are used to reduce brake noise and vibration caused by loose-fitting brake pads. Here are the general steps for installing brake anti-rattle clips:

1. Remove the wheel/tire assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
3. Clean the caliper, rotor, and brake pad mounting surfaces with brake cleaner and a wire brush.
4. Apply a thin layer of brake lubricant to the caliper, rotor, and brake pad mounting surfaces.
5. Install the brake pads into the caliper, making sure they are properly aligned and seated.
6. Install the brake anti-rattle clips onto the brake pad ears or shims. Some clips may have a specific orientation, so check the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Use a brake pad spreader tool or C-clamp to compress the caliper piston back into its bore. This will allow enough space for the brake pads to fit over the rotor with the anti-rattle clips in place.
8. Reinstall the caliper onto the rotor and torque the caliper bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.
9. Repeat the process for the other side of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the wheel/tire assembly and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.
11. Pump the brake pedal a few times to ensure proper brake pad-to-rotor contact before driving the vehicle.

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I have sent along a image of brakes ,there is a clip that holds the inner brake pad to caliper cup

if you notice that the brake pad housing is mounted on the axle remove the bolts 2 of them on each wheel and you can change them easily without damaging the anti-rattle clips

To your direct question - I don't know the Highlander model in detail, but as a general response, if the brakes are noisy when NOT applied, the piston in your new caliper may not be returning properly.

The return spring in disc brakes is actually the rubber fitted around the caliper piston. If this is causing the piston to be wrongly positioned, the brakes will be noisy. Check that the rotor can be turned by hand when the brakes are not applied. Also check that the piston is not retracting from the pads a very long way, which it should not do.

It is worth making very sure the spring clips are fitted correctly. Some can be easily put in the wrong way round.

If the brakes are squealing when applied, that is a different problem. You can get a disc brake anti squeal liquid, which is applied to the back of the pad on assembly to the caliper. Also double check all the anti squeal shims are correctly installed.

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Brake Drums & Brake Shoes Removal & Installation To Remove:
Rear Drum Brakes

1. Raise and safely support rear of vehicle.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Remove rear wheel assemblies. NOTE: If brake drum is stuck, install two 8 mm bolts into threaded holes and tighten evenly.
   
4. Remove top return spring, front and rear shoe spring clips and hold-down pins.
5. Remove anti-rattle spring and adjuster spring. NOTE: Note position of operating lever prior to removal.
   
6. Remove bottom return spring.
7. Remove clip and washer and detach parking brake cable from rear shoe.
8. Remove brake shoes.

To Install:

1. Lubricate all brake shoe contact points with appropriate grease.
2. Place operating level into position on hub.
3. Install rear brake shoe and connect parking brake cable to rear shoe with washer and clip.
4. Install front brake shoe and install bottom return spring.
5. Install hold-down pins and spring clips.
6. Position operating lever and install top return spring.
7. Install anti-rattle spring and adjuster spring.
8. Install brake drum and screws.
9. Adjust brakes and install rear wheel assemblies.

1. Raise and support the vehicle safely using jackstands. Remove the wheel(s) on the side to be worked on.
   

NOTE: Removing a small amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder using a turkey baster

Fig. 4: Tighten the C-clamp until the piston reaches the bottom of its bore

Fig. 5: Remove the caliper mounting bolts

Fig. 6: Slide the caliper off the brake rotor

1. Drain a small amount of the brake fluid from the front reservoir using a suction gun or a turkey baster.
2. Place a C-clamp on the caliper so that the solid end contacts the back of the caliper and the screw end contacts the metal part of the outboard brake pad.
3. Tighten the clamp until the caliper moves far enough to force the piston to the bottom of the piston bore. This will back the brake pads off of the rotor surface to facilitate the removal and installation of the caliper assembly

Fig. 7: Support the caliper so that no tension is placed on the brake hose

Fig. 8: Hold the anti-rattle clip while removing the outboard pad (4)

Fig. 9: Removing the outboard brake pad

Fig. 10: Remove the inboard pad and anti-rattle clip

Fig. 11: Removing the inboard brake pad

Fig. 12: Removing the anti-rattle clip

1. Remove the C-clamp.
   

Do not push down on the brake pedal or the piston and brake pads will return to their original positions up against the rotor.

1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts. Tilt the top of the caliper outward and lift it off the rotor.
2. Hold the anti-rattle clip against the caliper anchor plate and remove the outboard brake pad.
3. Remove the inboard pad and the anti-rattle clip. Be sure that the support spring is removed with the inboard pad.

Fig. 13: Install the support spring onto the shoe of the inboard brake pad

Fig. 14: Installing the inboard pad

Fig. 15: Piston extension on new and worn brake pads

1. Use a piece of wire to support the caliper so that no tension is placed on the brake hose. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.
   

To install:

1. Clean all the mounting holes and bushing grooves in the caliper ears. Clean the mounting bolts. Replace the bolts if they are corroded or if the threads are damaged. Wipe the inside of the caliper clean, including the exterior of the dust boot. Inspect the dust boot for cuts or cracks and for proper seating in the piston bore. If evidence of fluid leakage is noted, the caliper should be rebuilt.
   

Do not use abrasives on the bolts in order not to destroy their protective plating. You should not use compressed air to clean the inside of the caliper, as it may unseat the dust boot seal.

1. If not already in place, attach the support spring to the inboard brake pad.
2. Install the anti-rattle clip on the trailing end of the inboard pad's anchor plate. The split end of the clip must face away from the rotor.
3. Install the inboard pad in the caliper. The pad must lay flat against the piston.
4. Install the outboard pad in the caliper while holding the anti-rattle clip.
5. With the pads installed, position the caliper over the rotor.

Before securing the caliper, ensure the brake hose is not twisted, kinked or touching any chassis parts.

1. Lubricate the caliper pins and bushings with silicone grease. Line up the mounting holes in the caliper and the support bracket and insert the mounting bolts. Make sure that the bolts pass under the retaining ears on the inboard shoes. Push the bolts through until they engage the holes of the outboard pad and caliper ears. Thread the bolts into the support bracket and tighten them to 7-15 ft. lbs. (9-20 Nm).

CAUTION On models with manual/power brakes, pump the pedal until the caliper pistons and brake shoes are seated. On models with anti-lock brakes, turn the ignition ON and allow the booster pump to build pressure. Pump the brake pedal until the shoes are seated and the indicator lights turn off.

1. Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid and pump the brake pedal to seat the pads.
2. Install the wheel assembly and lower the vehicle. Check the level of the brake fluid in the master cylinder and fill as necessary.

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You'll need to take out the pads agaon and clip the anti rattle plates to the back of the pads and then reassemble, the same way you did before....Don't open the brake lines or nipples just push the pistons into the cylinders with a convenient lever, so you have room for the new items to fit....Once fitted remeber to pump up the brakes before you start or move the vehicle....Regards Johngee

Disc Brake Pads for Suburban 1500 Removal & Installation Front To Remove:
Front caliper mounting bracket

1. Remove the cover on the master cylinder and siphon out 2/3 of the fluid. This step prevents spilling fluid when the piston is pushed back into the caliper bore.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Compress the brake piston back into its bore using a C-clamp.
5. Remove the 2 caliper mounting bolts. Lift the caliper off the rotor.
6. Remove the inboard and outboard pad.
7. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.

To Install:
Caliper bracket sleeves

1. Thoroughly inspect, clean and lubricate all caliper slide points, bolts and hardware.
2. Install new anti-rattle clips.
3. Position the inboard and outboard pads into the support bracket
4. With the 2 pads in position, place the caliper over the brake rotor and align the holes in the caliper with those of the mounting bracket.
5. Install the caliper mounting bolts through the sleeves in the inboard caliper ears and into the mounting bracket.
6. Tighten the mounting bolts to: 80 lb. ft, (110 Nm).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
8. Add fluid to the master cylinder reservoirs so they are 1/4 in. (6.35mm) from the top.
9. Test the brake pedal by pumping it to obtain a hard pedal. Check the fluid level and add fluid as necessary.

Rear To Remove:

1. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts. Suspend the caliper from the frame with mechanic's wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose.
5. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
6. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.

Rear brake caliper

To Install:

1. Install new anti-rattle clips.
2. Position the brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
3. With the 2 pads in position, place the caliper over the brake rotor and align the holes in the caliper with those of the mounting bracket.
4. Install NEW caliper mounting bolts. Tighten to: 30 lb. ft, (40 Nm).
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the master cylinder to the proper level with fresh brake fluid. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads. Burnish the brakes as needed.

Many times the spring clips, also known as anti-rattle clips are left out or broken, this will cause a rattle in the wheel area, this was the case on my Corvette after the brakes were done by the used car lot were I gought the car, I put a screw driver through the wheel spoke and pushed the pad up and down, it should not move easily.