Occasional rattle

highmileage

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 17, 2013
Location
new jersey
TDI
2005 passat bhw tdi (presently), 2001 jetta alh tdi (previously), 1998 jetta ahu tdi (previously)
Recently on occasion when I go over a bump or ride on a rough surface I hear a rattle from the area of the right front wheel that sounds like shaking a tin coffee can half filled with nuts and bolts. One bump=one rattle/shake. Not there all the time, but noticed today can be increased by passengers on that right side of the car. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
 

highmileage

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 17, 2013
Location
new jersey
TDI
2005 passat bhw tdi (presently), 2001 jetta alh tdi (previously), 1998 jetta ahu tdi (previously)
solved

Turns out it was missing the brake pad retaining spring on the right caliper allowing the outer brake pad to move/rattle. Thanks again for input.
 
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