I can't figure it out. When I move in reverse, especially while turning and reversing (like trying to get out of a parking space) and then brake, I hear a rather loud click, sometimes a few of them. It doesn't happen at all going forward and then braking.

I checked my front calipers and they seem fine.

Any ideas?

Troy

 

Have you checked your CV axles for play? They usually show up more in turning/reverse situations. I know you can test for bad CVs by shifting into four wheel drive, lock the hubs in, then drive in reverse for a bit, then shift into forward gear and listen. If you hear a bit of a "clunk" you could have play in the CVs. Check your boots for wear, tears, grease, things like that.

Also, wheel bearings can make a click when they go bad. Put the front end of your truck up on jack stands and grab one front wheel at about 2 and 8, then proceed to shift it all around, attempting to pull it off. If you get some play it could be your wheel bearing. If you do have some play, do a quick check of all the ball joints under the front end to eliminate them. Grab and shake your outer-tie-rod-ends, your center link, your idler arm, and then push in on the wheels from the outside to check for your spindle ball joints.

Good luck!

 

CV axles are a good possibility. I had a clicking very close to that you could only really hear is in reverse but sometimes when i started to roll forward. It was one of my rear axle bearings.

 

The only time I hear the clicking is when I brake while moving in reverse. There is absolutely no clicking otherwise. I've installed manual hubs, and have been running in unlocked mode, so the CV axles should not contribute to the clicking. I repacked the front wheel bearings recently and they are within spec.

Again, the only time I hear a loud click, or a few clicks is when I brake while moving in reverse, especially while turning in reverse.

Troy

 

could it be the brakes trying to adjst themselves? There is a thread about reversing and using the parking brake to tighten the rear breaks? Just a thought...