Hello all,

 

Ive got this problem with.... well i just dont know, when i press and depress the brake pedal qiute hard i,m getting a clonking sound and a jolt in the steering wheel, you can really feel it trust me. even when stationary at the lights when i let the brake pedal off it does it ???? every thing looks tight to me. but ive only had it on a jack to see if there was any play, if there is its not very evident.I thought it would be a ball joint but it doesnt look that way, but i havent had a real good look yet, If any one has any ideas at all whats causing the problem can you let me know.

 

Cheers.

 

P.S. engine is very "tappety" as well especially idling and on start up. I suspect valve clearances, as oil is good

Is it a auto could be something to do with the auto box,im not sure though ,maybe a caliper or wheel bolt loose, im afraid the clearances arnt adjustable there hydralic and a oil change may cure this .

yes it is an auto, hmmm. I hope it isnt that or my wallet is goin to cry. I suppose the only thing to do is take it to a garage but i dont wanna get ripped of.

check your lower suspension arms where your tension rods bolt attach, my motor was doing much the same, I put it down to the pads moving slightly in the caliper until I found this :eek:

once I replaced them the loud cracking noise i was getting stopped.

I had the same sort of noise and it was the tension rod bolts coming loose after a garage hadn't tightened them properly. 1 nut was actually missing!

Could also be worn tension rod bushes.