Metallic Clunking When braking...

NoDOHC · 12-15-2008, 08:54 PM

I use the Allen head screws from fastenal myself. (I do have access to an impact screwdriver, but it only rings the bolts off in the hub and you have to clock the rotor differently next time.)

I found my clunk problem by jacking the car up and dropping it while watching the suspension (mine also clunked when going over bumps at low speeds).

If you could have somone walk beside you with a flashlight and watch if anything moved as you moved slowly and then braked it could help you a lot.

(The front calipers have no slides that I am aware of, so I doubt it is that).

Fidelity101 · 12-16-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDOHC

I use the Allen head screws from fastenal myself. (I do have access to an impact screwdriver, but it only rings the bolts off in the hub and you have to clock the rotor differently next time.).

I got mine from sears for about 10 or 20 dollars with a couple different bit attachments.

I used to hate allen head and torx bits but I own an audi right now and the VW Germans love to use them so I picked up some torx and allen 3/8"s drive socket sets for them, got one new for a decent amount and the the other at a garage sale for 3 dollars!

12-15-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 18	I use the Allen head screws from fastenal myself. (I do have access to an impact screwdriver, but it only rings the bolts off in the hub and you have to clock the rotor differently next time.) I found my clunk problem by jacking the car up and dropping it while watching the suspension (mine also clunked when going over bumps at low speeds). If you could have somone walk beside you with a flashlight and watch if anything moved as you moved slowly and then braked it could help you a lot. (The front calipers have no slides that I am aware of, so I doubt it is that). __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)