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Unidentified Knock

Postby Dundy2456 » Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:35 pm

Hey all,

I've got a new noise in my car and was hoping for a diagnosis..

It's a knocking sound. Happens under braking, from about 35km/h to a complete stop. Clutch is fully depressed, sound appears to come from the rear. A typical scenario would be braking at a round about (so steering wheel turned slightly) and it will knock once, maybe twice per occurrence.

Any ideas would be helpful cheers

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Re: Unidentified Knock

Postby project.r.racing » Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:35 am

sway bar or a arm bushes.

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Re: Unidentified Knock

Postby JBT » Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:38 am

Loose brake caliper.
Caliper slider pin seized.
Drive shaft CV joint.
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Re: Unidentified Knock

Postby Charlie Brown » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:55 pm

Brake clips.

If they have gone or very worn (out of tension) then the pads rock forward under brakes in the calliper slot and make a loud click or clunk.
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