E36 clunky brakes

E36 clunky brakes

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Funk

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26,254 posts

208 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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Mine's started clunking when manoeuvring, I guess it probably does it at speed but I just can't hear it then.

What's the culprit likely to be and how do I set about curing it...?

s m

23,164 posts

202 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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Funk said:
Mine's started clunking when manoeuvring, I guess it probably does it at speed but I just can't hear it then.

What's the culprit likely to be and how do I set about curing it...?
Is it from the back?
If so it may be the handbrake mounting pins have pulled through the backing plates

Either that or a loose caliper

8Tech

2,136 posts

197 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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If its from the front, it could be rear bushes on the lower arms.

s m

23,164 posts

202 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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8Tech said:
If its from the front, it could be rear bushes on the lower arms.
Yes, good suggestion

Funk

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26,254 posts

208 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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It's from the front O/S. I'd be surprised if it's bushes as they passed the MOT a few weeks ago and the current ones have only seen 13k miles since they were replaced.

The clunk only occurs when applying the brake. It's almost more of a click than a clunk really?

mark.c

1,090 posts

179 months

Monday 25th May 2015
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I've had this before with some aftermarket pads, some of the cheaper brands can give a bit of a rattle, a bit of a regrease with some copper slip on the guides helps for a while.....
Failing TCA bushes can give a kick through the wheel too as they wear.