Rear brake spring clips loose and rattle!

[Jim55il]

I haven't been on this site for sometime. So I will do my best to explain my rear brake issue.

The break pads (41300033) kit includes spring clips (41300046). These spring clips come loose and while riding they make a rattling sound like shacking coins in a tin can. Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks in advance. Jim

 

[14TG]

I haven't been on this site for sometime. So I will do my best to explain my rear brake issue.

The break pads (41300033) kit includes spring clips (41300046). These spring clips come loose and while riding they make a tattling sound like shacking coins in a tin can. Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks in advance. Jim

Hi Jim,
I have a 2014 and if I noticed you have a 2018, correct? I believe our brakes are typical, with the exception that you have ABS & my 2014 does not.

Those spring clips should not come loose and the pads hold them in place.

They are also only installed in the upper groove. (Not the bottom)

Here’s a pic from my 2014 service manual:



When I was in transition of mine, I did a bunch of videos including rear brakes.
Hopefully the video may help on a visual.
(I honestly don’t know how much of a difference between the 2014-2018 models with our linked brakes, other than ABS).

Link:

View: https://youtu.be/fKy6ONKj1cs?si=07sEH-avWd2mVENf

 

[Gorilla]

It's been awhile since I have changed the pads on the rear, but don't those clips sit in a slot in the calipers then the pads slide into the clips when inserted into the calipers?
If installed correctly they should not come loose. The pads hold them in place. I might be wrong its been 3 years since I changed rear pads.

 

[Old Road Dog]

I haven't been on this site for sometime. So I will do my best to explain my rear brake issue.

The break pads (41300033) kit includes spring clips (41300046). These spring clips come loose and while riding they make a tattling sound like shacking coins in a tin can. Is there a way to fix this?

Thanks in advance. Jim

When's the last time you did a brake job? How do you know its the clips making the noise? Have you jacked up the rear end and turned the wheels? If the brakes were installed properly..I think only excessive heat/ worn pads/ components could be making noise.How do you know its not the axle bearings?

 

[Jim55il]

Hi Jim,
I have a 2014 and if I noticed you have a 2018, correct? I believe our brakes are typical, with the exception that you have ABS & my 2014 does not.

Those spring clips should not come loose and the pads hold them in place.

They are also only installed in the upper groove. (Not the bottom)

Here’s a pic from my 2014 service manual:

View attachment 138794

When I was in transition of mine, I did a bunch of videos including rear brakes.
Hopefully the video may help on a visual.
(I honestly don’t know how much of a difference between the 2014-2018 models with our linked brakes, other than ABS).

Link:

View: https://youtu.be/fKy6ONKj1cs?si=07sEH-avWd2mVENf

Kustom FX, Thanks for the detailed rear brake caliper info and video. I will be removing the rear wheel (again) this next week and post any findings. Jim

 

[Jim55il]

It's been awhile since I have changed the pads on the rear, but don't those clips sit in a slot in the calipers then the pads slide into the clips when inserted into the calipers?
If installed correctly they should not come loose. The pads hold them in place. I might be wrong its been 3 years since I changed rear pads.

Gorilla, You are correct as the clips should not come loose. I will remove the rear wheel and investigate further this next week and report back. Thanks Jim

 

[Jim55il]

When's the last time you did a brake job? How do you know its the clips making the noise? Have you jacked up the rear end and turned the wheels? If the brakes were installed properly..I think only excessive heat/ worn pads/ components could be making noise.How do you know its not the axle bearings?

Old Road Dog, good point re-bearings. I will follow up this next week with what I find. Thanks for your support.

 

[Old Road Dog]

Old Road Dog, good point re-bearings. I will follow up this next week with what I find. Thanks for your support.

If you dont already have a set- go down to Harbor Freight and get a mechanics stethoscope. Under $10 bucks I think.

 

[Jim55il]

What I forgot to mention, installed is a Kool Trike independent suspension conversion but still utilizes Harley Davidson brakes. The bike currently has 26,801 miles purchased new. New break pads (replaced all around) have under 5000 miles since replaced. This noise has been an ongoing for a long time. This might be something I will have to ignore. The noise has never been an issue with handling, ride or mechanical just an noisy.

Ok, took my trike for a ride today. I hear the same noise coming from the rear right side. Really noticeable when riding over a bridge, overpass or railroad tracks. However, while riding over said and slightly step on the rear brake peddle the noise stops.

Came back home jacked the rear wheels up and removed both. All brake pads and spring clips are in place. Tapped all around brake pads, housing, frame and all tins finding no noise or anything loose.

Appreciate all the feed back. Thanks Jim

 

[Dpigguy]

Wild guess -did you re-adjust the e-brake after installing your new brake shoes?

 

[Jim55il]

Yes. I adjusted it according to the repair manual.