front end clunk when first stopping after change of direction
11-10-2005, 11:16 AM
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front end clunk when first stopping after change of direction
hey guys. 98 4runner, 16" wheels, 5 spd., 4x4, 3rz.
i changed out front pads about 2 months ago. shortly after, i started getting a clunk/bang in the front end that you can feel through the brake pedal and under your feet when first stopping after changing direction.
i looked at the brakes, and all is in order. i just changed the sway bar bushings and an end link i snapped because they were in tough shape. i still have the sound.
here is the question:
last year i had a calliper replaced. when i changed out the pads this past time, i put in performance friction pads, but the passenger side did NOT have the shims behind the pads. could this cause a shift/bind in the pads that in turn would cause a clunk when they reseat?
okay...should i mention that it is not the ball joints? those were checked by a garage. all is tight.
i changed out front pads about 2 months ago. shortly after, i started getting a clunk/bang in the front end that you can feel through the brake pedal and under your feet when first stopping after changing direction.
i looked at the brakes, and all is in order. i just changed the sway bar bushings and an end link i snapped because they were in tough shape. i still have the sound.
here is the question:
last year i had a calliper replaced. when i changed out the pads this past time, i put in performance friction pads, but the passenger side did NOT have the shims behind the pads. could this cause a shift/bind in the pads that in turn would cause a clunk when they reseat?
okay...should i mention that it is not the ball joints? those were checked by a garage. all is tight.
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11-13-2005, 03:49 PM
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just thought that i would post up and say that i have tracked it down to the peformance friction pads.
replaced them with the $15 valuecraft pads for trouble shooting purposes, and sure enough...the pf pads were actually on a smaller backing plate than the new ones. there is NO sounds or feelings anywhere with these new pads. i am off to return the pf pads and looks like i will be doing front brakes once a year (warranty).
replaced them with the $15 valuecraft pads for trouble shooting purposes, and sure enough...the pf pads were actually on a smaller backing plate than the new ones. there is NO sounds or feelings anywhere with these new pads. i am off to return the pf pads and looks like i will be doing front brakes once a year (warranty).
11-13-2005, 08:41 PM
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Interseting post...I have had the same noise recently. It seems to be related to my brakes too but I am going to be doing the Tundra brake upgrade so I will see if that resolves the issue.
11-14-2005, 11:21 AM
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I have a similar problem and Toyota informed me that it is brake shift. I believe that it is the shims that are moving back in forth. Did you happen to put the glue stuff back on the shims when the pads were replaced?
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the glue stuff? if you are referring to the brake grease, then yes. i did.
as i said, i am not sure if the original autozone i bought the pf pads from gave me the wrong ones or not, but... the new ones i have fixed the issue. what that means....???? i just know that the pf pads were the cause of the noise and pop in the pedal.
as i said, i am not sure if the original autozone i bought the pf pads from gave me the wrong ones or not, but... the new ones i have fixed the issue. what that means....???? i just know that the pf pads were the cause of the noise and pop in the pedal.
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