Scooterpookin

Hey all,
so Ive had a knocking sound when I hit a bump that comes from drivers side front tire. Yesterday I put new hub assemblys new rotors and pads on both front tires. When putting the caliper back on the driver side I realized that the rubber bushing that the two bolts holding the caliper on go through are way oversized like from another vehicle. When all put back together back on the ground I can shake it a little with my hand. Other side doesn't move. All that to ask can I just get new rubber to fix that or do I need to get a new caliper ?

thanks

ajpulley

Check your swaybar link as well.

PatHenry

I would get another caliper since I wouldn't want the incorrect part on something as important as brakes!

That said your options are either, replace the caliper or find a sleeve that properly fits the caliper bolt and the incorrect caliper so the caliper can slide, but doesn't have play in it. Honestly, it's probably less work to replace the caliper and bleed the brakes than it will be trying to find something to mickey mouse it.

Scooterpookin

Well found out that wasnt the knock

Fixed the caliper with some new slide bushings from oreallys

Started shaking poles under the front of the jeep everything is loose

ajpulley

Well, I was close. All the rubber bushings in the steering and suspension get stiff, shrink, crack and deteriorate over time. Always a good idea to inspect everything and think outside the box.