Loud click when I brake
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Loud click when I brake
I have noticed a loud single click sound when I brake. I hear it from outside the car when the window is down. My sense is that it is from the front of the car. I do not feel it through the pedal and the car brakes strongly and stops in a straight line. Everything feels normal.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Van
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Van
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Caliper slap ?
Not sure if this is relevant but I have had similar on another vehicle and my friendly mechanic man had mentioned something known as 'Caliper slap' Not sure what causes it exactly but an afternoon overhaul with some grease sorted it. Might be worth a wheel off to have a look round for anything suspect,loose or broken also.
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Does it click when you a standing still or only in morion?
Reason I am asking: if it clicks while standing, see if someone will press the brake for you while you have the bonnet open.
I think it will be ABS system related, even if it works properly. Consider that the Tebed MK II ABS doesn't technically work like a normal modern ABS setup. It is more so 'special' and works with a bunch of relays, solenoids and co.
So, as an example, when you brake, the ECU actually applies brake pressure to the rear wheels. So that means a solenoid in the valve block of the ABS unit opens. At least IIRC.
So you will have some clicks from the front. The question is, is it actually a valve or something else...
If you can reproduce it up on standing, it would be easier to tell.
Reason I am asking: if it clicks while standing, see if someone will press the brake for you while you have the bonnet open.
I think it will be ABS system related, even if it works properly. Consider that the Tebed MK II ABS doesn't technically work like a normal modern ABS setup. It is more so 'special' and works with a bunch of relays, solenoids and co.
So, as an example, when you brake, the ECU actually applies brake pressure to the rear wheels. So that means a solenoid in the valve block of the ABS unit opens. At least IIRC.
So you will have some clicks from the front. The question is, is it actually a valve or something else...
If you can reproduce it up on standing, it would be easier to tell.
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Does it click when you a standing still or only in morion?
Reason I am asking: if it clicks while standing, see if someone will press the brake for you while you have the bonnet open.
I think it will be ABS system related, even if it works properly. Consider that the Tebed MK II ABS doesn't technically work like a normal modern ABS setup. It is more so 'special' and works with a bunch of relays, solenoids and co.
So, as an example, when you brake, the ECU actually applies brake pressure to the rear wheels. So that means a solenoid in the valve block of the ABS unit opens. At least IIRC.
So you will have some clicks from the front. The question is, is it actually a valve or something else...
If you can reproduce it up on standing, it would be easier to tell.
Reason I am asking: if it clicks while standing, see if someone will press the brake for you while you have the bonnet open.
I think it will be ABS system related, even if it works properly. Consider that the Tebed MK II ABS doesn't technically work like a normal modern ABS setup. It is more so 'special' and works with a bunch of relays, solenoids and co.
So, as an example, when you brake, the ECU actually applies brake pressure to the rear wheels. So that means a solenoid in the valve block of the ABS unit opens. At least IIRC.
So you will have some clicks from the front. The question is, is it actually a valve or something else...
If you can reproduce it up on standing, it would be easier to tell.
Van
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A guess from way out there. Some brake pads have a tang. When the lining wears down to a point, the steel tank hits the rotor. Clickety click.
"fix me quick or it will cost you a lot more."
My 88 Tbird did that, but my bad ears didn't hear it. A friend did. Result, new rotors and pads.
Carl
Carl
"fix me quick or it will cost you a lot more."
My 88 Tbird did that, but my bad ears didn't hear it. A friend did. Result, new rotors and pads.
Carl
Carl
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Brake Accumulator?
Just redid the ABS servo on my '89. I would get a click and you could hear the pump running each time you hit the pedal, and it ended up being due to me needing a new brake accumulator (the black bulb that is hear the firewall on the pass side.) It is gas filled, and helps keep pressure on the hydraulic system. If it has lost its charge and needs to be replaced, the pump will click and run each time you hit the pedal because it is trying to maintain the pressure. Its a pricey part, but you can't be cheap when it comes to the ability to stop the 4000lb beast...
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Hi Van
As you can see there are several plausible options. So I will chip in with mine.
I had a click/clunking noise that occurred from my front passenger side when breaking. However, it was not every time and only when going above a certain speed.
I suspect as twack has mentioned, it was 'caliper slap' as when I came to inspect my brakes, there were no anti rattle clips and the pads were VERY low.
In my case I replaced the pads and brought the correct fitting kit. This sorted the noise out. (see attached photo)
The fact that the noise only occurs when you are driving the car I would suggest rules out the ABS accumulator as if that has failed the relay clicking on would happen regardless of whether the car was in motion or stationary. The same could be said for JagCads equally good suggestion.
Orangeblossom has made a good point regarding the top shock absorber bushes and if you do not know when/if they have been replaced, it might be a good idea to replace these also. This is a very quick and easy job (10 mins a side).
Hope some of this might help and when you do fix it, let us all know what it was!!
Regards
Rob
As you can see there are several plausible options. So I will chip in with mine.
I had a click/clunking noise that occurred from my front passenger side when breaking. However, it was not every time and only when going above a certain speed.
I suspect as twack has mentioned, it was 'caliper slap' as when I came to inspect my brakes, there were no anti rattle clips and the pads were VERY low.
In my case I replaced the pads and brought the correct fitting kit. This sorted the noise out. (see attached photo)
The fact that the noise only occurs when you are driving the car I would suggest rules out the ABS accumulator as if that has failed the relay clicking on would happen regardless of whether the car was in motion or stationary. The same could be said for JagCads equally good suggestion.
Orangeblossom has made a good point regarding the top shock absorber bushes and if you do not know when/if they have been replaced, it might be a good idea to replace these also. This is a very quick and easy job (10 mins a side).
Hope some of this might help and when you do fix it, let us all know what it was!!
Regards
Rob
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