Click sound when I brake

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Click sound when I brake

Post by Adamskiking » Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:52 am

When I press the brake there is quite a loud click sound. When I brake at faster speeds it doesn't happen only when it's doing anything upto 30mph. I've taken it to the garage and they can't find fault with it at all. If any of you have a clue I'd really appreciate it. [-o<
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Re: Click sound when I brake

Post by winchman » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:12 am

I had the same, we couldn't find anything but now feel its the front drop links.
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Re: Click sound when I brake

Post by Adamskiking » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:17 am

whats the front drop links? Are they easy to replace?
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Re: Click sound when I brake

Post by winchman » Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:29 am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/16064436 ... 0&ff14=108
This is the wrong vehicle but gives you an idea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HjbPHy1IIM

I am sure some one will be along in a moment to tell you exactly how to do it.
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Re: Click sound when I brake

Post by mikexgough » Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:58 am

Front Brakes are full of dust I should think, going on past visitors to me with Bongo's..... :wink: your brakes will be "sticking" slightly then make a slight click when light pressure on the brakes becomes heavier....hence why you don't hear it under heavier braking at faster speeds...... a quick spray of brake cleaner will sort it.... till they get full of dust again....
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Re: Click sound when I brake

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:02 pm

look on this link.

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html.

you may find that the little stainless sliders that are next to the pads and support them at the edges are missing.
some of the cheaper branded pads are also the wrong size to fit snugly in the calliper, this isnt really all that bad, but the better brands tend to fit tighter so no clicking.
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