Well, I finally had a chance to take a look at the suspension front end of my car. I vigorously shook the various control arms and suspension parts and nothing really moved that wasn't supposed to move so I guess that kind of rules out the bushing problem (or does it?). I did notice however that the holes in the brake pads are larger than the diameter of the pins that go through them. Is it supposed to be that way? Also, when I installed these pads, I didn't install shims beacuse it looked like they were already on the pads themselves (they looked almost glued onto the pad backings). SOmeone asked previously what brand pads they were and I honestly don't know. I got them at a Mercedes dealership so I assume they're correct. I did drive around a little bit with a critical ear and the windows down. There is a noticeable chattering sound when I lightly hit the brakes (and I mean very lightly, so that the pads are only exerting a little pressure on the rotors). Almost sounds like something was rattling in the c

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