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Clunking sound from axle wheels or brakes? Need advice..

Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Clunking sound from axle wheels or brakes? Need advice..

It started yesterday again, the car itself drives fine but when I press on the brakes I hear some sort of clunking (There is no burninig smell from the brakes). The sound also happens when I roll or acclerate (not all the time tho during accleration). During faster speeds I do not get this clunking sound at all.

The sound is coming from the front end probably around the passenger side of the car.

I have already changed the axle on the driver side about 2-3weeks ago, do you guys think its the axle? But I get this on braking usually like on traffic situations ( stop and go ).

Any sugguestions will be appreciated.
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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check to see if your air conditioner lines are rubbing against your strut bar on the left side. If its too close then it will hit it when the engine moves. Bend it down if its too close to your strut bar
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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mine is making the same noise when i turn...just got new axles and boots 3 days ago. What else could it be?
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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could be the rotors
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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I've heard clunking from struts that weren't installed correctly. If you played w/the axles, check your whole suspension.

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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if its a low pitch, sort of clunk/rubbing sound its likely the rotors. if its more of a hard clunk, then maybe suspension or axel.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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i've had the same noise coming from my car whenever i turn with the wheel all the way turned or close to all the way. i heard from someone that it was just my struts cuz they're busted.
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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sure enough...my front struts were toast. Guess it's time to lower it.
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