Brake Clunk...?

[elcobra44]

I'm not sure if this is brake or suspension related and I was unable to find any other threads describing my symptoms...

I'll get in the car, reverse out of the drive way, apply the brake and put the car in drive. As I steer into acceleration, I feel/hear a clunk from the front driver's side a few seconds after I release the brake.

I also hear the noise as I'm turning right into the slight incline of my driveway with my foot partially applied to the brake.

I'd guess it sounds like my caliper releasing late and sloppy, but I don't know. Physical inspection didn't reveal anything unusual with that wheel or suspension.

Anything you'd suggest I should take a closer look at?

Anyone experience something like this?

[sidetrack]

I started getting the exact same noise a week ago. You described it perfectly. Just my luck, the same day I had just ordered some wireless chassis ears to diagnosis another weird squeaking noise. When I get the chassis ears this Friday my first task will be to try to find this new clunking noise.

One thing I noticed today, if I sit in the car stopped with engine running, and move the steering wheel in a sawing motion I can sometimes feel and hear a little knocking in the steering wheel.
I just had my tension struts replaced and hotchkis sways regreased, so I don't think they are the cause.
I am guessing inner/outer tie rods or steering rack may be the problem. But it could be the brakes too, as I don't hear any sounds at faster speeds, or feel any wheel vibrations. I only hear the noise when driving at slow speeds, and making turns in/out of parking spots and into driveways.

If the chassis ears help pinpoint the problem this weekend I will post back with what I found.

[36 chambers]

Think Its A Tie Rod Or Bushing Thats Loose ...mine Did That When I First Got It Dealer Tightened It Up... And No Noise

[elcobra44]

Hmm, I'll have to take a closer look at that tie rod..

Warranty work is probably out of the question with the lowering and aftermarket wheels in place.. argh..

[Motor]

Hmm, I'll have to take a closer look at that tie rod..

Warranty work is probably out of the question with the lowering and aftermarket wheels in place.. argh..

i have that knock because of my lower control arm (tends to squeak too)...already replaced the right, now its the left....
and tie rods are going...and sway bar links are dead too but they make a diff noise...

all those thx to the sportlines i had with stock shox...killed **** in there....

[1FST4DR]

Check every nut and bolt..Not to long ago I had a simular issue in the rear.I found a rather large nut that came loose..Keep us posted

[elcobra44]

Not having a flat driveway makes this a real pain in the butt.. Guess I gotta do, what I gotta do!

Update to come....

[Carfinish]

I had similar sound...it's def either outer or inner tie rods....if you're gonna replace one or other replace them all as you will need an alignment anyway

[elcobra44]

I couldn't find anything loose..



















Only thing I thought looked odd was the sway bar bushing, but I figured that because the suspension is hanging on the driver's side..

[Junior]

Only thing I thought looked odd was the sway bar bushing, but I figured that because the suspension is hanging on the driver's side..

I saw that too... not sure mine does that when it's unloaded.

[elcobra44]

Looks like I'm losing a collector bolt in that picture, too.. hehe

[36 chambers]

That sway buahing is worked mine don't look like that raised up

[elcobra44]

Where'd Pedders to sell me some parts when I need them?

Guess I'll go ahead and replace those.. I suppose I should replace the links while I'm at it.

[Warlock]

I found the noise, its the body you ran over last week is hanging loose.



same bushing same results when in the air

[elcobra44]

I found the noise, its the body you ran over last week is hanging loose.



same bushing same results when in the air

Nah, I scraped that poor bastard off yesterday and the noise remains.

Are you saying the look of the bushing is normal?