mattdavies Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 My car has developed a front end knock since fitting my UK Spec brakes, at first i thought it was this but have checked the bolts and they are tight. It started after i some heavy braking down from high speed, and I believe it has got worst with in 30 miles. The knocking happens when going down bumpy roads and there is also a faint knock sometimes when braking. Does any one have ideas of what it could be ? and where to focus my attention when finding the cause ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 What about subframe bolts? How are the bushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 You put all the anti rattle shims in the pads mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 You put all the anti rattle shims in the pads mate? Um I will have to check as i built them up ages ago and only just fitted them. anti rattle shims would explain the faint knock i suppose. I am more worried about the knock from vertical wheel movement. Dont want anything falling off :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I had this and replaced so many parts and check sub frame bolts but it turned out to be the bottom wishbone bolt that had came loose which adjusts the camber, so just check over all bolts on the front end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Its the pads moving in the callipers, a well known issue on UKs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers Guys, I will have the wheel off on Friday and go round and check all the bolts, will pay particular attention to the wishbone bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigggie25 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 my money is on pads moving/rattling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Cheers for the replies, I am going to check out the Pads moving issue which would explain the light knocking but there some pretty big knocking ( can feel it) as well so will check all the bolts, what are the subframe bolt torque ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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