Loose front caliper? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Regimof3 · 06-08-2019

Noticed a noise up front recently and decided to have a local shop look at it as well as give it a brake system flush. He says I have a "loose fitting caliper". Says the bracket and hardware need replacing. I'm sure the topic has been discussed ad naseum, (I did do a search and there have clearly been many options), but I'm just curious if anyone knows what options are still out there today. Lord knows finding parts isn't getting easier.

Should I just get an oem replacement? Are they available? Would I be better off buying a different set for the front that could be an improvement?

I get worried when I have to buy parts as almost Everytime I do, it involves some kind of complication.

Still worth it tho

Z51JEFF · 06-08-2019

The brakes are the same as the base car from 95-96 I believe. What you want if a J55 caliper and bracket if you even need to replace it,these calipers -float- somewhat.

XfireZ51 · 06-08-2019

What bracket? The caliper bolts to the spindle directly. If I was going to look to replace, I would use the C5 front calipers.

WVZR-1 · 06-08-2019

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

What bracket? The caliper bolts to the spindle directly.

This is 'wrong' - caliper is retained with pin & e-clip in the abutment.

OP - ask shop to show you! It's certainly possible

This is a very 'generic' '88+ caliper image. e-clip placement is sometimes debated whether inboard or outboard but FSM shows 'outboard'.

'88+ Front Caliper.jpg

Ronstar · 06-08-2019

I have a lightly used set of grand sport calipers I would part with.

Ccmano · 06-09-2019

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Originally Posted by Ronstar

I have a lightly used set of grand sport calipers I would part with.

C4 or C6 Grand Sport Calipers?
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conesare2seconds · 06-08-2019

If you hear a rattle over bumps it could be as simple as a broken anti-rattle spring on a pad. Worth inspecting the pads.

06-08-2019	#1
Regimof3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Elko mn Posts: 49	Loose front caliper? Noticed a noise up front recently and decided to have a local shop look at it as well as give it a brake system flush. He says I have a "loose fitting caliper". Says the bracket and hardware need replacing. I'm sure the topic has been discussed ad naseum, (I did do a search and there have clearly been many options), but I'm just curious if anyone knows what options are still out there today. Lord knows finding parts isn't getting easier. Should I just get an oem replacement? Are they available? Would I be better off buying a different set for the front that could be an improvement? I get worried when I have to buy parts as almost Everytime I do, it involves some kind of complication. Still worth it tho

06-08-2019	#2
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,093	Re: Loose front caliper? The brakes are the same as the base car from 95-96 I believe. What you want if a J55 caliper and bracket if you even need to replace it,these calipers -float- somewhat.

06-08-2019	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: Loose front caliper? What bracket? The caliper bolts to the spindle directly. If I was going to look to replace, I would use the C5 front calipers.

06-08-2019	#5
Ronstar Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	Re: Loose front caliper? I have a lightly used set of grand sport calipers I would part with.

06-08-2019	#7
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 489	Re: Loose front caliper? If you hear a rattle over bumps it could be as simple as a broken anti-rattle spring on a pad. Worth inspecting the pads.