Caliper Knocking

[morris0211]

Hi guys

Got a Lexus IS 220d with knocking from front calipers. Bought new slider pins but not fitted them yet just wondering if anyone has had this before and how they fixed it. I discovered this knock as a thought it was a ball joint or something but all were fine and when I checked the caliper their was slight play in it causing the knock but when breaking over bumps it goes away. If someone can tell me I would be better buying new caliper carriers can they recomend a cheaper option rather than lexus cheers

[steve2006]

Caliper pins can cause this problem, you may also find they have rubber bushes on them so replace these also.

When fitting do not overgrease the new pins as this makes them hydraulic so they push back out the carrier.

I also try and clean any old grease from the holes before refitting the pins, a spray solvent and some twisted kitchen roll seems to work.

[morris0211]

Ok thanks mate

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[ahmedali44]

Best thing is replace complete place on eBay in Birmingham I paid £350 x2 complete with runners, pins no problem lexus wanted 600+ for complete so it all it cost me £400 fitted thought was a bargain.they r brand new not recon.lexus sell pins separate for price I paid for complete caliper

[morris0211]

Yes they are bit pricey Lexus but the calipers are fine if anything it would be the carriers I would change but have new pins so will try this first and see how it goes. Cheers

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