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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: welshgar on 09 July 2006, 18:50

Title: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: welshgar on 09 July 2006, 18:50

Im getting a clunk when braking at low speeds, i know my top mount bushes are worn out and probably the ARB bushes too,(soon to be replaced) but would these cause the clunk when braking??

its only recently started, noticed cos i have the window open a bit more these days  :smiley:

just thought id ask around to see what people think before i get the bushes done
(when its all apart, get it all done)

cheers for any help  :undecided:

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: GolfGL on 09 July 2006, 22:09

Have you tried jumping on each corner checking how it rebounds and sounds, give the bearings a a test by wiggling the wheel up and down and side to side, as that might help narrow down where its comming from.

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: welshgar on 10 July 2006, 18:35

just checked the rebound and bearings and they seem fine...

its just when im breaking, the breaks have been changed, but about 3.5k ago and the noise has only started recently.  :undecided:

i guess i'll do the bushes and see if it goes

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: AndyX on 10 July 2006, 23:52

It's be worth checking the door posts - I had a similar problem and that's what it was... 

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: ryushi on 13 July 2006, 15:15

Give your exhaust pipe a wiggle, the centre bracket is prone to snapping and clunks when breaking or going round corners. (mine did this)

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: welshgar on 13 July 2006, 18:59

cheers ryushi, i'll check this aswel.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: Dizzie on 14 July 2006, 00:36

my money would be on worn ARB bushes

Title: Re: Clunk! when braking at low speeds
Post by: welshgar on 14 July 2006, 19:53

thats what i was thinking diz, i have them on my list to change aswel as top mounts and bearing, and also the rear bushes too.....

it can all go on when i get my weitecs fitted..

thats a thought , you know the boys down in dubusiness dont you ??

im gonna book the old gal in there sometime soon to get it done..... are they ok ??