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breaking clonk
Tyke:
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Pads will be easiest to check but i'd be looking at those mounts anyway . . . prevention is better than cure and even with new gear on they could need a look at, they do tend to 'settle in' over time :wink:
muddyjames:
the disco seems to be one long settling thing!!! Once one item has settled in another needs replacing to settle in!!! :lol:
Tyke:
:lol: You've got it mate . . . . one thing after another eh !!!!
smith335:
i have a clonk when breaking as well.
i have had a look at the brake pads,they are about 8 weeks old.
if you pull hard at them they will move in the caliper.
is this ok?
i have had the front shocks replaced about the same time as the pads,but have not checked the mounts yet.
thinking about it ,the clonk was not there before the above work was done... mmmmmm best go check the shock mounts....
Chris Putt:
If its a clonk only when you brake, can you hear a rattle when moving normally or if you go over a bump?
If so take a look at your brake pads for definite, I had a similar issue with my old fiat and it was the 'shim clips' had fallen out shortly after changing the front pads it was really annoying. shim clips hold the pad in position in the caliper and in effect allow it to 'float' between the disk and the piston when the brakes are not applied. If these are missing yes the pads will be loose in the caliper!!!
Im not sure if the same system is applied with a landrover- I guess there must be a similar thing to secure the pad and stop it rattling freely- having not stripped mine down yet (next weeks job :( ) I couldnt say for certain!!!
Chris
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