Brake "chatter"

Maintenance advice to keep your Spider in shape.
Post Reply
sc81fiat
Posts: 12
Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:43 am
Your car is a: 1981 Fiat 124

Brake "chatter"

Post by sc81fiat »

Hello!

Novice question: Can anyone tell me what part the arrow is pointing to and how to get it more secure? I have been hearing a slight rattle over bumps in this area when NOT applying the brakes, but doesn't rattle when brakes are applied. Looked in here and was able to replicate the noise. The part moves slightly when moving wheel back and forth and can move it by hand. Maybe no more than 1/8 in. Basically metal on metal sound. Thinking clips?

Thanks!


Image
User avatar
aj81spider
Patron 2020
Patron 2020
Posts: 1526
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:04 am
Your car is a: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Chelmsford, MA

Re: Brake "chatter"

Post by aj81spider »

You're pointing to the brake pad. It looks like you are missing a spring that is probably the cause of your problem. This isn't a great picture, but you can still see the spring you're missing at the front of the pad.

Image
A.J.

1974 Fiat 124 Spider
2006 Corvette
1981 Spider 2000 (sold 2013 - never should have sold that car)
TX82FIAT
Posts: 1814
Joined: Mon May 03, 2010 11:04 am
Your car is a: 82 Fiat Spider 2000 CSO
Location: San Antonio

Re: Brake "chatter"

Post by TX82FIAT »

There are two different types of springs. I like the older longer metal piece type. Not overly difficult to install if you have a picture of how they go in.
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!

82 Fiat Spider 2000
03 BMW M3
07 Chevy Suburban
micbrody
Patron 2018
Patron 2018
Posts: 443
Joined: Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:50 pm
Your car is a: 1981 fiat 2000
Location: Munster, IN (Northwest Indiana near Chicago)

Re: Brake "chatter"

Post by micbrody »

sc81fiat
Posts: 12
Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:43 am
Your car is a: 1981 Fiat 124

Re: Brake "chatter"

Post by sc81fiat »

Thanks! That helps a ton, I will order some right away!
Post Reply