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derbylad · Post by **derbylad** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:05 pm

I was wondering if anyone can help me plz.When i go slow there is a loud knocking noise coming from the front end of the car but as soon as i go above 20 mph it goes away and whats the best way to get rid a squeak from my front brakes Dave

Dorset_Clive · Post by **Dorset_Clive** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:03 am

Not sure about the knocking, is it a single clunk or a repeative knock-knock-knock? Is it at road wheel speed, engine speed or does it change depending on which gear you're in? Does it come and go if the clutch is pressed? Does it change if you're cornering?

Off the top of my head, I'd guess a worn driveshaft - get the car up on axle stands and give them a good shake - you might feel something.

Regarding the brakes, the most likely causes of squeal is either something rubbing on the disk (possibly a stone trapped in the brake area somewhere, or the heat shield might have got bent), or the "shims" between the piston and the pad - a liberal coating of copperslip grease (without getting any on the front of the pad or the disk obviously

: ) should cure this.

derbylad · Post by **derbylad** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:41 am

its at drive speed but only when i go over a rough road but if i go over a smoothish road there isnt no knocking and thanx for the brake advice ill go and look now.

Dorset_Clive · Post by **Dorset_Clive** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:57 am

Could be some kind of worn suspension bush somewhere that's allowing the drivetshaft to touch something.

If you haven't already, I'd get the car up on axle stands and try moving all the suspension bits to see if you can identify what's loose.

derbylad · Post by **derbylad** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:42 am

it was a seized shim in the brake caliper and also there is a warning sign of the brakes wear which is a squeal so i changed the front disk and pads and it has now gone *laughs*

tabbycat · Post by **tabbycat** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:57 pm

We had a 'squealer' on one of the rear brakes - the brake pads are apparently designed that way - a piece of metal, a sort of clip affair, 'squeals' against the disc to warn that there is serious wear on one or both pads. You got rid of it the best way possible - the garage removed the squealer temporarily whilst we waited for the parts so that we weren't deafened (we were on hols in Cornwall when it happened!).

derbylad · Post by **derbylad** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:59 am

i have got another problem on the car now *laughs*

its a loud rumbleing noise coming from the front end when i am driving but when i press the clutch in and the revs drop to 1000 it stops but as soon as i hit 2000+ revs it starts again *laughs*

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:20 pm

Engine mount?

Exhaust hitting the subframe?

can some one help?

can some one help?