TonytotheB Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hey chaps My UK spec brakes have started making a weird creaking sound - almost like a clunk. I have been dreading asking what the problems is because I get the feeling it will shock me but here goes: what could this be? Do I need new pads? Should I check brake fluid? I am asking my good buddy Wilo-I have a Porsche-Orange to help me out They are 4pot front and 2 pot back. I cannot isolate where the sound is coming from. Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge thanks in advance Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Seized caliper? Does it get louder/worse when you turn the steering wheel when moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 A clunking/clinking is fairly normal on UK specs, 3 cars Ive had them on did it evem with the correct shims and stuff, but a creaking? Id pull the pads and see what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 My old UK did the same as has this one until the pads and discs were changed. When I had a continual and worsening creaking/clunking it was a seized caliper which is also more and more common nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytotheB Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 I will check when turning but it sounds like the creak happens when they engage. From high speed, breaking is fine. It's when doing about 1-15mph and braking. Weird. I'll get them checked and take it from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BABZ988 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Mine 's doing the same i guess this is due to the pads starting to be "mirrored" (i'm french so... ) i think scratching the pads would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Mine 's doing the same i guess this is due to the pads starting to be "mirrored" (i'm french so... ) i think scratching the pads would help Its called de glazing use some 80 grit wet and dry paper and hold it on a flat surface then rub the pad over it, do the same to the discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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