mikeyb10supra Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Just started happening, when im coming to a stop from slow speeds and normally when turning, sometimes my brakes make a weird cluck/click sound sort of like metal knocking against the brake pedal if this makes any sense (sorry for the poor explanation) only one knock/click when brake is applied not continual clunking over and over My car is an auto btw and brakes are still stock shitey j-spec brakes anyone got any ideas?? Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Noise is definitely from the front? Could it be the Dust guard knocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Is it just under braking? Is it at only on certain lock and not in a straight line? Have you gone up over a kerb at speed? Sorry for all the questions, just I kerbed mine and put a slight dent in the inner alloy (the lip folded outwards slightly) and this caused a clunking on turn catching the shock as it went past. Also if you have had your wheels balanced and they havent put them on (weights) correctly they could also catch the shock when rotating past it on lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 thanks for the response guys....this is purely on braking and only at low speeds.....im no brake expert so any advice greatly welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 What kind of feedback are you receiving? Like through the pedal and wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 No pulling or jolting through steering, I can feel it under my feet and brake pedal more but steering feels fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I get a metallic clonking when I'm braking at slow speeds. If I put both windows down I can here a clonk from each side. Definately not the brakes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Just covering the basics here but are all your nuts tight? lol (Its not the way I type it its the way its interpreted!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 I have'nt but would prob be a good idea......will try that then take it further if its still there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Front suspension bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35927 -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Excellent Ian.....thats nailed the problem, I will look into it cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Keep us posted Mikey, cause the subframe bolts DID NOT fix mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enduroace1 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 it might be the engine mounts, think i read about it on some other forum but it was long time ago and cant remember which 1 but im sure if you do some searching you'll find it, because at low speed it did it going backwards aswell, their findings was the engine mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 because at low speed it did it going backwards aswell Just noticed mine doing this when reversing yesterday, I wonder if it's just the bolts that need tightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Just started happening, when im coming to a stop from slow speeds and normally when turning, sometimes my brakes make a weird cluck/click sound sort of like metal knocking against the brake pedal if this makes any sense (sorry for the poor explanation) only one knock/click when brake is applied not continual clunking over and over My car is an auto btw and brakes are still stock shitey j-spec brakes anyone got any ideas?? Mikey since changing my pads mine does the exact same thing, i put CW fast road pads in on my UK brakes but left out the metal bit on the back of the pad. Apparently you get better feedback (?) but cos the pads are a little loose (we're only talking by 1 - 2mm) they rattle about a bit and "clonk" together when braking (only hear it when going slowly with windows undone. I don't think its dangerous (?), just annoying. see if the pads move by poking them with your finger (only held in place by the 2 pins so could slide up and down a tiny tiny bit, if they don't move then that rules out your brakes being the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Just noticed mine doing this when reversing yesterday, I wonder if it's just the bolts that need tightening. Same here, mine does this specially when reversing under full steering lock. Cant see this having anything to do with the brakes....must be something else......maybe some worn out bushes in some of the suspension components.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Mines doing this as well under slow braking - 5mph or less... Just called 'Sussex Performance Centre' and they said that I would most probably need a shim kit, so have booked it in and will let you know. btw, I've just fitted the UK Brake kit - so it is definately to do with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Gary. I have a thread somewhere in this section recently about the same subject, I bought a car with UK brakes I referbed them and put on new discs I was very carefull to make sure everything went back on and in the same way and afterwards I noticed this knocking at slow speeds. I cant say that it wasnt there before because of the time of year and having windows open or closed. I did get advice that it is always best to change the pads at the same time as the discs so I did, knocking still there. Let me know if the kit made any differance, by the way my knock is just at the rear. Cheers. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Mine clonks too. Will mention it to the workshop when it goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Had the same trouble with mine. Passengers rear mostly. Its been week or two now since I overhauled the calipers/pistons and renewed the fluid with good 5.1 etc and not had the noise since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattysupra Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 i have owned my supra for 9 years now and it has done this knock noise from the day i brought it. I have changed everything over the years and fully stripped and rebuilt the suspension a few times. How ever i have now cured the problem since i fitted brand new u.k spec callipers and disks last month. The car has less than 50k miles on it and only about 20k when i brought it so must be some fault from new with standard callipers (j-spec) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Mine was clunking and it has UK spec brakes. Odd problem, was bloody annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIL Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Strong possibility its your pads!!! I had the same thing, mine clunked loads. Especially noticable whist parking ie moving forward and back and also on lock when pulling up in the drive etc. At the time I had rubbish EBC green pads in them. Changed the pads.....no more clunking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I reckon...... The pads have tabs on each end which slot into the caliper, and there are spring steel spacers which fit between the caliper and the pad. if you reverse with the brakes on, then move forward and apply the brakes, and here's a clunk, then it's probably the pads moving slightly because those spring steel spacers are missing (or not springy enough). A clunk when reversing on full lock could well be the lower control arm bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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