supra_surj Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi guys, i need some help. when i touch my brakes i hear a clonk coming from the front.i have had it all checked just to make sure the pads werent loose.im still getting this sound,can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 At a guess, have you checked for: :: Knackered suspension (shocks)? :: Loose engine mounts? :: Loose anti-roll bar (not sure if you have one at the front) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Checked your wheel nuts? Can you feel anything through the steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Nothing noticable through the steering. how can i check if the suspension is knackered? the ride does feel quite bumpy but i thought that was due to stiff suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi guys, i need some help. when i touch my brakes i hear a clonk coming from the front.i have had it all checked just to make sure the pads werent loose.im still getting this sound,can anyone help? How weird. I get a clonk from the back! I assumed it was a brake line come loose and on flexing was knocking against the body. I've asked Martin to take a look as the car is just receiving its finishing touches from the rebuild so I'll let you know if they find the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi mate that would be great. its not affecting my braking but just want to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi mate that would be great. its not affecting my braking but just want to be on the safe side. Yeah, same here. No issue apart from sheer annoyance... and just loud enough for me to wind the window down sometimes to check the noise is still there!!!! Completely infuriating in stop and start traffic queues. I recently had new discs and apparently the calipers were seized so they were taken apart and cleaned before putting back together. Probably should have left them seized! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 I also had new brakes and 1 of the calipers where sticking so got it refurbed. started happening after i changed the pads but cant see anything wrong. i think the suspension may need a check. it is a little squeeky over uneven surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well I can't see whhy minew would be suspension when it clonks at 10mph on a perfectly flat road. My theory is soooo much cheaper to put right! Doesn't happen at standstill though and the car is too low for me to strap my wife underneath to check it out when I am driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 LOL shame really! must be a straight forward explanation.i bet its so simple its staring straight at us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Hi, I have had the same problem for a while and havent actually solved it yet,all brakes are ok, i have replaced both motor mounts,shockers and anti roll bar ok??????i can get the clunk start / stopping and sometimes when turning, didnt know whether it might be the control arm bushes,top or bottom?? its really annoying.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Perhaps we should all drive in convoy and see if we can get a bit of a garage beat going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 This seems to be a reccuring theme guys on a lot of older cars, and has been brought up a few times....mine does it as well, I think the solution was loose subframe bolts if I remember correcty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Mmm thanks mate. ill get that checked. glad its not just me with the problem. hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 i had this problem, only when i moved of from standstill, either reverse or forward. turned out to be the pads just moving slightly in the direction of the wheel, because they wernt an "exact" fit it the caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 even though ive had my pads checked i reckon you may be right. it started ever since i got new pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Have you got the little pad fitting shims fitted to the corners of the pad? They make the pad a tight fit against the body of the caliper, and without them the pads may slide a couple of millimetres and contact the caliper body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 sounds like brake pads to me had the same issue on a gt4 once:) buy a good quality set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renar Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 brake pads would be my first guess aswell, i agree with absxxxx, get a good quality set. You can never spend too much on brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughany Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi Guys I had a similar problem but this solved it, this could be your answer. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=12431&highlight=noise+brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thats brilliant. thanks guys, everyone has been a great help. cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dodgy b Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 hi guys i get the same reverse then go forward pretty sure it will be pad related moving in caliper,just check everything is copaslipped and moves as should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 As Vaughny said, this solved my clunk when moving slowly forwards. does it now a little when going backwards. good post that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I clonk in reverse only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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