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11-01-2004, 06:20 PM

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Unidentified noise

The first time I brake after a change in direction (forward/reverse), I hear a sharp metallic snapping sound. Never more than once. Any ideas?

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11-01-2004, 08:47 PM

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Loose Caliper?

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11-01-2004, 09:07 PM

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Or a bad CV joint?

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11-01-2004, 10:28 PM

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Sounds like:

-Loose caliper
-Too-small brake pad(s)
-Something loose is shifting fore-and-aft elsewhere in the car when you do this.

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11-01-2004, 10:59 PM

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Maybe a bad retaining spring on one caliper. The big pretzel shaped wire spring that holds the pads in. If its lost tension, the pads move up and down and may clank.

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