Strange clicking sound...
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Eighteeteewhy

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7,259 posts

191 months

Thursday 31st May 2012
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...from the front, around the wheel area. Both sides. It sounds a bit like if the pads were loose or callipers were not tight, but I've checked both and all seems ok. It seems more noticeable after a long run or if it's been driven hard.

He mentions it on this ad which made me think of it....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX5-Mk1-Green-1990...

The ad is nothing to do with me btw, just coincidence. It's a nice looking car tbh if anyone's looking. Little bit pricey I think.

Thanks.

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Mellow Matt

1,343 posts

230 months

Friday 1st June 2012
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Sure it's the suspension?

If it's a steady ticking sound it might be the charcoal canister thing. Mine does that; I'll get around to removing it at some point...