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Fixing Honda Rear License Plate Rattle

Is your rear license plate rattling when you close your trunk/hatch or when you are just driving down the road?  There is a fairly simple fix to prevent that annoying rattle. The main cause of the noise is the license plate frame is not being held close enough to the license plate, allowing both to rattle against each other.  One way of eliminating this is to apply a couple strips of automotive sealer along the top and bottom of the license plate holder.  The sealer will pad the frame and get rid of that annoying rattle.

Causes of Honda Brake Click or Groan

Brake Click Have you noticed your brakes making a click noise when going in reverse then again when in drive? A clearance between the brake caliper brackets and the ends of the brake pads allows for heat expansion and avoids corrosion between the caliper bracket and the brake pads. So, the next time you back up and apply the brakes and then drive forward and apply the brakes, the single “click” noise you hear is just a normal characteristic of the braking system. Brake Groan After starting your vehicle, have you ever wondered what that groaning noise is when you
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