Slight clunk from front brakes?
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Slight clunk from front brakes?
Hmmm noticed over the last couple of days a slight clunk from the front brakes upon application. Seem to work fine though. Only seems to happen sometimes.
I'm gonna inspect them this weekend but does anyone have any ideas?
Cheers
John
I'm gonna inspect them this weekend but does anyone have any ideas?
Cheers
John
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Nothing in particular, but check the caliper mounting brakets. They could be loose, or the caliper could be worn and allowing the brake pads to move slightly.
Also if the wheel bolts are not done up tight, then it is possible for them to move slightly. Hopefully it's not that though!
Richard
Also if the wheel bolts are not done up tight, then it is possible for them to move slightly. Hopefully it's not that though!
Richard
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check the hub nut too dude.
mine is alway coming loose on the passenger side....why the hell it isnt 'left hand' thread or castellated is beyond me.
rgrds
rob
mine is alway coming loose on the passenger side....why the hell it isnt 'left hand' thread or castellated is beyond me.
rgrds
rob
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Cheers for the ideas guys, ill check em out. Time to get the axles stands out tomorrow methinks!
John
John
Citroen 2CV, lowered on 12" Wooden wheels, performance 1cm exhaust, stabilisers & chemical toilet in drivers seat
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Judas's car!! - 292BHP Celica GT4....I couldn't help myself!!
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Hmmm after getting paranoid about it being my driveshaft splines wearing out....then spinning the car 180 degrees yesterday and ripping the front spoiler off on some oil/ice I thought I'd realy best have a look at what was clunking/going on suspecting a snapped ball joint etc. Well, lifted the car off the ground and grabbed the front wheel and there was about 1cm - 1" of play laterally due to one of the ball joint bolts being completely loose!! Tightened it up and the clunking seems to have gone away. I wondered why it was handling a little perculiarly!!! Ha ha!
Cheers for the help guys...I checked everything else while I was there to make sure.
John
Cheers for the help guys...I checked everything else while I was there to make sure.
John
Citroen 2CV, lowered on 12" Wooden wheels, performance 1cm exhaust, stabilisers & chemical toilet in drivers seat
94 480 Turbo - now the missus's car!
Judas's car!! - 292BHP Celica GT4....I couldn't help myself!!
94 480 Turbo - now the missus's car!
Judas's car!! - 292BHP Celica GT4....I couldn't help myself!!