The A/C condenser bracket holds the condenser in front of the radiator. These brackets are usually thin steel or plastic. They use rubber bushings to absorb road vibrations. If a bracket breaks, the condenser will rattle against the radiator, which can wear a hole in the aluminum tubes and cause a refrigerant leak.
Mechanic Glossary
A/C Condenser Bracket
The mounting brackets that secure the A/C condenser to the vehicle's radiator support or core frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
A rattling noise from the front bumper, or the condenser sitting visibly crooked behind the grille.
If it is steel, yes. However, buying a replacement bracket is cheap and easier than welding.
To prevent road shock and engine vibration from cracking the delicate aluminum welds of the condenser core.