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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Question Hear a click when braking!

Hey,

Everytime i brake hard or firmly I hear a click or a clunk type noise very similar to the clunk when turning.

Anyone offer any insight?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Sounds like ABS to me... when it activates (very easily on the L I noticed) it makes the pedal vibrate and you hear this nasty squishy thumping sound. Does it clunk when turning?
 

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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Sounds like a differential issue. Are you lowered at all?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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Mine did almost the same thing... it would "clunk" under firm braking, but only after it would clunk while turning and vise versa (not everytime like yours) . I guess it was clunking back and forth. Herb's Washers fixed it for me.
Good luck.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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This also sounds like the ABS to me, I get the same thing, almost twice a day when braking hard. I just let off the brake a little and then continue braking like normal.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by James-01L
Mine did almost the same thing... it would "clunk" under firm braking, but only after it would clunk while turning and vise versa (not everytime like yours) . I guess it was clunking back and forth. Herb's Washers fixed it for me.
Good luck.
I agree.. I have the same issue, and plan on installing the washers. It's the st00pid bolt slipping in the oblong hole when braking hard.

Who was the genius that designed THAT part of the L ????
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Okay, sounds like it is time for me to get the washer.
 
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