rexhvn

Hi all,

I have a clunk coming from the driver's side front. Generally, I notice it when I slightly apply the brakes but that could be a coincidence. It's been happening for a while and I do feel it in my brake pedal which makes me think it is brake related. The issue started happening after an incident occurred after I replaced my brake pads. I replaced my previous brake pads with Forza pads (with original back plates) and the car sat for a little and turned out I didn't tighten the lower caliper bolt. Safe to say I found out the hard way, after a short drive the bolt fell out and the caliper moved and got jammed a bit. Quickly pulled over and fixed it, but since it's been making the issue.

After some investigating, I noticed my caliper pins were a bit old so I replaced them and it did feel like the noise went away but it could just have been me as the car doesn't get driven long. I took the car out last night and definitely made a clunk a decent amount of times, mainly during slow speeds braking.

I jacked the car up today and had a really good look. My upper control arm bushes were recently replaced and are in good condition. Nothing seems to be moving with force or making any sounds. I did notice my tie rod rubber boot is torn and most likely has dirt build-up inside but didn't notice any noises and isn't moving under the pressure I used and no issues when turning the steering wheel.

Besides the issue is a potential worn tie rod, I'm not sure what else it could be? Maybe a damaged caliper? It was rebuilt a few years back.

After some advice or guidance for those who could know where the issue is coming from.

Cheers,

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

My guess is it's something with that caliper. If it mainly does it when braking and you just messed with that it's logical that it's the problem.

Dale

rxtasy3

iTrader: (2)

agreed. take that LEFT front wheel off and check the caliper. may have lost one of the mounting bolts.