Clunk/Rattle in front end over slow speed bumps.
#1
Clunk/Rattle in front end over slow speed bumps.
I have been getting a clunk in the front end when hitting bumps at slow speeds. Its a really loud clunk like I have a bad sway bar link or a ball joint but nothing obvious is bad. I have had it into the dealer several times but no fix. They said they heard the noise but couldn't find a bad part. I have checked it myself and there just simply isn't anything worn out up front. The only thing I can think of is the struts or strut mounts. Im not sure how to diagnose a bad strut or mount. Has anyone had this same problem or know how to check the struts and mounting?
2006 Scion XB
2006 Scion XB
#4
I also have a noise from the front which seems to happen just about every time when I go in reverse while pulling out of a parking spot. I might be wrong, but it almost always seems to have happened when the wheels were turned.
What are these coil covers you speak of? (also have an xa)
Thanks.
What are these coil covers you speak of? (also have an xa)
Thanks.
#7
is your suspension OEM? Sometimes the rubber covers on aftermarket springs tend to wear off and cause the spring coil and shock strut to clank together when going over bumps. I'm going through this right now, i'm just really lazy and SERIOUSLY don't want to take off my front suspension.
#9
Well, now its changed into a clunk when backing up and braking. The clunk seems to be coming from the calipers or something close to them. Also happens in neutral when rolling backwards and hitting the brakes. Very strange. I have a tc btw
#10
Originally Posted by dontknoa
Well, now its changed into a clunk when backing up and braking. The clunk seems to be coming from the calipers or something close to them. Also happens in neutral when rolling backwards and hitting the brakes. Very strange.
#11
There are shims on either side of the brake pads that hold them in place (Not the plates that go on the back of the pad), what I'm talking about fit into the caliper and holds the pads at either side . They tend to wear out after a while, thats what was making the noice on my calipers. I'll try to get you the part numbers later today.
#12
Originally Posted by bB384
There are shims on either side of the brake pads that hold them in place (Not the plates that go on the back of the pad), what I'm talking about fit into the caliper and holds the pads at either side . They tend to wear out after a while, thats what was making the noice on my calipers. I'll try to get you the part numbers later today.
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Originally Posted by dontknoa
Originally Posted by bB384
There are shims on either side of the brake pads that hold them in place (Not the plates that go on the back of the pad), what I'm talking about fit into the caliper and holds the pads at either side . They tend to wear out after a while, thats what was making the noice on my calipers. I'll try to get you the part numbers later today.
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They have to move forward whether you hear a clunk or not. Otherwise they wouldn't clunk again going in reverse.
Every xB and most other vehicles all do this to some extent and it is normal. You are over thinking it.
Every xB and most other vehicles all do this to some extent and it is normal. You are over thinking it.
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Originally Posted by bB2NER
They have to move forward whether you hear a clunk or not. Otherwise they wouldn't clunk again going in reverse.
Every xB and most other vehicles all do this to some extent and it is normal. You are over thinking it.
Every xB and most other vehicles all do this to some extent and it is normal. You are over thinking it.
#17
Here's an exploded view of the front brake caliper. Check parts numbered 47716 and 47717, if they're worn out/have a grove in them that's your culprit. Go to your Toyota Parts Dept. and ask for part number 47716-12070 and 47717-12030, you're going to need two of each part number so you can do both sides, you shouldn't spend more than $8 each.
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