rattle rear brake handbrake?

i have volkswagen passat. whilst driving i can hear a rattle from the driver side rear brake, any bump in road. foot on brakes a slight slap, rattle stops, also if i put on handbrake slightly rattle stops
nick, May 2008


done
Loose handbrake cable. Get mechanic to adjust handbrake cable?

Mikey82, November 2008
The rear disc pads have anti rattle shims in them - stainless steel 'runners' that fit between the pad and the caliper body. I guess one or both of them has been left out!

John, May 2008
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