Honda CRV - Creak when suspension compresses

[gman88667733]

I am trying to work out why my 2002 CRV creaks/clunks a bit when going over bumps or in any situation where the front end drops or bounces essentially. I changed the driver side drop link when I first got it 6 months ago as it was a bit knackered, never got around to changing the passenger side... It recently had brake discs and pads all around and 2 driver side calipers (not sure if this would affect anything) I noticed the creaking ever so slightly after the brake work was done.
I am not sure what to try next. Is it worth spraying all the bushes with silicone spray/WD40 and see if that temporarily keeps it quiet? It has gotten worse in the past week or two for sure.
It had a new driver side track rod end a few weeks ago too.

Thanks

[eybic]

Our 2006 Civic creaks and this is down to top mounts, could be the same with your CRV?

[E-bmw]

If the creaking is coming from the rear it is likely to be handbrake shoes/pads moving slightly on compression/relaxation of the axle.

Try it with the handbrake level pulled up a click or 2 & see if it still happens.

If it is the front it is likely to be top-mounts.

[gman88667733]

Definitely front end.
If it is top mounts, can that be left for a while? Is there a definite way of testing them?

[eybic]

As long as there's no/ minimal movement in them then it'll be fine. Our's was MOT'd at the weekend and he said there is no excessive movement, they are just noisy.

[gman88667733]

How can I test how much movement is in them?

[tapkaJohnD]

Jack up the front, put a lver in the suspension and move it.
See what you see/hear.