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front end noise - 5/21/2008 4:34:18 AM

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I have a 2001 windstar. It sounds like there is something loose in the front end, it makes a noise every time I hit a bump with either wheel. It sounds like it is something at each wheel. I have replaced both links to the stabilizer bar, and the hardware for the brakes, and still has not fixed the problem. I notice nothing in the steering wheel, just hear this noise!!! Any ideas!!!!????

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RE: front end noise - 5/22/2008 12:31:20 AM

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Could be worn carraige bushings or worn sway bar bushings. Does it do it when you apply light pressure to the brakes when going over the bumps that cause the noise? If not, then it's the brake pads floating loosely in the calipers. Are all of the stainless steel caliper slides in place for the brake pads?

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RE: front end noise - 5/22/2008 2:26:16 AM

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It does not make the noise when I apply light pressure to the brakes. So there is suppose to be stainless steel clips on the pads to hold them on the sliders? If I recall correctly when I put the new pads on there were no clips just the metal tabs that ride on the sliders.

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RE: front end noise - 5/23/2008 2:35:48 AM

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There should be 4 stainless steel spring clips on each caliper mounting bracket that the ears of the brake pads set on. These are designed to keep the brake pads from rattling around by applying light pressure to the brake pads, yet still let the pads slide without binding. Ensure that all 4 are in-place. You may need new ones.

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RE: front end noise - 5/23/2008 4:04:25 AM

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Well, all clips are in place, but maybe they just need replaced. I cannot figure out what else it may be. The noise definitely stops when I apply light pressure to the brakes. I guess I will try new clips and see if that takes care of it. Any other ideas you might have would be appreciated.
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RE: front end noise - 5/23/2008 7:52:03 AM

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The only other thing I can think of, and I have seen (did a 2000 Winstar), is that the little ears on the brake pads are a hair shorter then the ones you replaced causing then to bounce around. The pads should set almost snug in the slides.

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