Many thanks
Rotta
Brake knock help
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rotta
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Knocking from under the car everytime i apply the brake... Any ideas??
Many thanks
Rotta
Many thanks
Rotta
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Rtaylor2208
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Realistically it could be anything, have you had the wheels off to check the discs, pads, balljoints, bushes etc etc
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rotta
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started this morning on way to work can only notice it wen braking at slow speeds
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aimlessrock
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need more details mate, but as advsied have the wheels off and get the pry bar out to everything a good check.
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rotta
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Took it for a brief spin at lunch knock definately feels like its from under the pedal box or off side suspension somewhere must be a dead bush/joint id guess? also did notice that all the pumping of the brake pedal to have a good listen seemed to make the brake cylinder under the glovebox seem noisier than usual but i might be imagining that becuase i was listening harder??
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rotta
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Bottom ball joint is hangin out.
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Rtaylor2208
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Was the bolt holding it on missing altogether?
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rotta
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no it was there just so much play in it :s