Miata Mailing List: September 1998, Message #99

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On 01-Sep-1998, Raymond Pierre wrote:
> My '91  seems to continually have a really loud rattle from underneath the
> front of the car; at least it sounds like it is in the front. It is
> especially noticeable on slightly rough pavement. It will quiet when I
> lightly apply the brakes. Some people suggested it could it range from the
> ball joint to shocks. My enthusiasts shop manual suggested it was the wheel
> bearing or axle bearing. Have you experienced/solved a similar problem?  

Sounds like the clip on one of your brake pads has dropped off, causing
the pad to rattle.  Mine's doing the exact same thing right now...

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