clunking sound from car

harry2223 · 3rd June 2008, 08:59

hi friends i have problem in my car . i can hear a clunk sound from my car front left side while braking from high speed .it can be heard sometimes when car is not loaded but the sound becomes continous when car is loaded and it can be heard every time i put my feet on brake pedal for slowing the car. what could be the possible cause of this sound . i have got suspension and mounts checked . i also got my steering components changed a few weeks ago .

PatchyBoy · 3rd June 2008, 09:04

Have you checked you disc brake assembly and brake pads?

Cheers,
Rajan

nicejits · 3rd June 2008, 09:07

chk brake pads must have gone for toss

kaush666 · 3rd June 2008, 09:15

the culprit could be the disc brake pads . Do check them .

Gurkha · 3rd June 2008, 10:48

Is it a clunk or a clatter?

kaush666 · 3rd June 2008, 12:09

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Originally Posted by harry2223

hi friends i have problem in my car . i can hear a clunk sound from my car front left side while braking from high speed .it can be heard sometimes when car is not loaded but the sound becomes continous when car is loaded and it can be heard every time i put my feet on brake pedal for slowing the car. what could be the possible cause of this sound . i have got suspension and mounts checked . i also got my steering components changed a few weeks ago .

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Originally Posted by Gurkha

Is it a clunk or a clatter?

@Gurkha : He has mentioned that it is a clunk sound in his first post . Well what does a clatter sound mean ??

Gurkha · 3rd June 2008, 13:58

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Originally Posted by kaush666

@Gurkha : He has mentioned that it is a clunk sound in his first post . Well what does a clatter sound mean ??

Some brake pads chatter when engaged and it sounds like a clicking noise. A clunk is way more serious indicative of worn ball joints or CV joints.

harry2223 · 15th June 2008, 18:41

hi friends tried all these but the cause of problem is not detected . the sound only come when car is loaded. it comes when i hit a pothole or i brake to slow down car suddenly. i am unable to fiund out the cause. this sound is unbearable for me as am irritated because i am unable to eliminate it. it comes from front left side . it is a clunk sound .plz help me..

alpha1 · 15th June 2008, 20:28

Your steering rack is busted.
Get it checked.

3rd June 2008, 08:59	#1
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	clunking sound from car hi friends i have problem in my car . i can hear a clunk sound from my car front left side while braking from high speed .it can be heard sometimes when car is not loaded but the sound becomes continous when car is loaded and it can be heard every time i put my feet on brake pedal for slowing the car. what could be the possible cause of this sound . i have got suspension and mounts checked . i also got my steering components changed a few weeks ago .
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3rd June 2008, 09:04	#2
PatchyBoy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 923 Thanked: 2,161 Times View My Garage	Have you checked you disc brake assembly and brake pads? Cheers, Rajan Last edited by PatchyBoy : 3rd June 2008 at 09:05.
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3rd June 2008, 09:07	#3
nicejits BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai ( Borivali ) Posts: 328 Thanked: Once View My Garage	chk brake pads must have gone for toss
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3rd June 2008, 09:15	#4
kaush666 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 79 Times	the culprit could be the disc brake pads . Do check them .
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3rd June 2008, 10:48	#5
Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	Is it a clunk or a clatter?
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15th June 2008, 18:41	#8
harry2223 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: patiala Posts: 350 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	hi friends tried all these but the cause of problem is not detected . the sound only come when car is loaded. it comes when i hit a pothole or i brake to slow down car suddenly. i am unable to fiund out the cause. this sound is unbearable for me as am irritated because i am unable to eliminate it. it comes from front left side . it is a clunk sound .plz help me..
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15th June 2008, 20:28	#9
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,178 Thanked: 3,008 Times	Your steering rack is busted. Get it checked.
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