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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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i have this rattling under braking, and only at very low speeds. i can only feel/hear it at <5 mph coming to a stop.

what are all of the possible causes in the front end that can be causing this? its driving me crazy

04 5.4 scab.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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loose caliper or caliper mounting bolts. also check to see if any shims on the brake pads are loose or missing.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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hmm, interesting. ill take a look tonight. i can actually still hear it if i depress the pedal too and coast for a few feet.
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