Clunking Noise When Braking
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Different brake noises have different causes within the brake system. Being able to properly identify the noise and know what is causing it will help you determine a proper solution. In the third video of our brake noise series, we talk about how a clunking or thumping noise heard during braking isn't normally related to the brake system.
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A clunking or thumping noise is often confused as a problem with the brake system because you typically hear it when you hit the brake pedal. However, chances are the problem lies elsewhere in the vehicle.
Suspension Issue
The problem most likely lies in the suspension of your vehicle. When a shock or strut goes bad, you may hear a thumping or clunking noise when you brake. This might also be accompanied by your vehicle nose-diving during braking. That is a key indicator that there is a problem with your suspension.
Brake Cable
Another explanation may be the brake cable being loose or having too much slack in its brackets. If this happens, you may hear a thumping noise of the cable hitting against your vehicle when you brake.
Loose Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolt
A loose mounting bolt that holds the caliper bracket to the vehicle may be the issue. This is an uncommon problem, but it may be the cause of a thumping or clunking noise.
Perfect, took me only a minute to figure out that my parking brake cable was the cause of that sound. Thanks
My thoughts, thanks. I'm having the same issue. I changed my brakes, rotors and brake cables, and it still does that sound when I release the brakes and on every stop too or apply the brakes slowly. I'm front struts definitely need some changing
I've replaced the ball joints. tie rods. pitman arms and everything is as tight as it can be yet I still get that annoying ass clunk
Try Control Arm rear bushing
Clicking noise on my corolla happen one time just when I go to rear drive and braking , then again it happen when back to forward drive and brake first time.
could also be the lower arm bushes :)
I have that exactly problem with that noise only after a cold start and going in reverse and hit the breaks. After the car warms up it disappears. If I wait the car warm up for 2 or 3 min in the morning I never hear the noise. It is a Volvo xc90 any tips?
Was it bearing in shock mounts ?
Having that same exact situation with my 2020 Camry TRD
I still have the same clunking noise after replacing my front and rear suspension, my sway bar and bushings. After having joints lubricated. It sounds like it's coming from the brakes since the noise stops whenever I apply the brakes. Only noticeable when going through uneven road's. Going to have the mechanic check it again next week.
hi, it's been a long time but, do you remember what was causing the problem? did you fix it? happy new year
@@davidBarrel it's still there I have a feeling it could be the control arm or wheel rotor. It's a little quieter but still noticable after going through pot holes or uneven roads. It's my mom's car so I don't spend as much time on it as I liked to and she just done a spark plug and coil pack replacement on it. Now we are trying to replace one of the power window motors but it's a rare part so it's hard to find another one. I would like to solve the clunking noise issue after we get the power window on the passenger side working again. Happy new year's as well. That's my update. It's a 2003 Toyota echo.
@@bitemyshinnymetalass1569 nice, thank you for the detailed answer
I cant see the response youtube has hidden it can you edit your post with spaces it should be able to view then
Hello..What about the single clunking noise and physical knocking right beneath the gas + brake pedal floor mat when releasing brake pedal..?
That’s exactly what I’m trying to figure out :(
@@shnibzzz i cancel start/stop pushing its button each time i turn on the engine... The noise disappeared !
@@mimcan70 I don’t think I follow what you mean.
@@shnibzzz start/stop mechanism that engages automaticly when you full stop and re enhages when you remove your foot from the brakes in order to steer. This is popular car tech in this part of the world to save fuel.
Sure thing.You may not follow this as you keep on enjoying the cheapest fossil fuel on earth hasslefree with your 6/8 cylinder fuel thirsty huge engines ;) while we pay 1 usd for 1 liter
This news hurts my heart and pockets
i have the same clunk, mechanic said the motor was bad, paid him $9k for a new motor and the clunk is still there ...
you got raped
Are you serious 😂
Today I went to a mechanic and immediately he knew what the problem was.he regreased the brake bad shims with silicone grease and and also the brake pad ears and the noise went away
@@savagedsavage7362 Had the brakes changed out, new pads, new calipers, new rotors, clunk is still there ...
@ACommenterOnUA-cam try to regrease the brake pad shims with silicone grease and see if that works become that is what a mechanic did to my car and it works
You can also try these:
Brake clunk noise
Clips
Brake pads not crimped on caliper good
Outer tie rod
Inner tie rod
Brake pad shims
Brake pad shims want silicone regreasing
Ball joints
Struts
Control arm bushing
Tighten control arms
Caliper slide pins might want to replace
Caliper bracket might want to to replace
Driveshaft
Parking brake cable
I linked another video in my previous comment.
My 2013 Honda Civic started making the clunking sound on the driver side wheel. It occurs when I change directions from drive to reverse. Maybe the brake pads don’t fit properly. I’m stumped
I came to get help with a Clunking noise as per the title and all you discussed was a clonking noise pfft.
I'm pretty sure my cars issue has to do with the rear drums because it began right after I replaced the rear break pads and drums.
Joe Gonzalez I have the same problem after shoe and drum replacement .Its like a clunky sound when stopping .Did you ever figure out what was the problem ?is it because it’s new and that it needs to wear ?
@@MrJOHNY347 I don't know exactly why it happened but it did go away over time. My dad says it didn't fit the way the old drums did, the old drums went further in. So we think it just wasn't cut to precision and like you mentioned it probably just needs to wear down into place.
I have the same problem rn did you find out what the problem was?
Surprisingly this clunking/thumping noise only happens when I brake on a very steep downhill. Why would that happen? I wonder if it was to do with my ABS too
Yeah, I've got an issue while braking. I know it isn't my brakes because it only makes the noise while in "drive" mode. In park the knock is not there. While in drive, pressing slightly and releasing the brake will make the knock.... any ideas on where I should look? It only comes from the front end.
Did you figure it out cause same ):
@@conradc6228 no I haven't had the issue diagnosed. It has since gone away when the weather had been turned down.
I believe it has something to do with the steering system....🤔 I say this because when I move the wheel left and right I still here the clunking noise. I've narrowed it down to there by having my suspension inspected and no faulty areas. Two, it's not the brake pins getting stuck because if it was it would also get stuck in park, which it doesn't. So has to be three.
@@alreddy13what about now?, did you Get it figured out?
well said
I am experiencing this irritating noise back to back in my Toyota. Last year I had Toyota auris 18 plate only 9 k driven from Toyota dearlership when I reached on 16k I started noticing this noise on 19 k I decided to get rid of the car I thought may be it’s a small car so might not be solid built. So I decided to buy a Prius mk4 18 plate on 40 k same clunk/thump noise coming from my Prius though it’s been serviced on time with dear ship. When I stop my car while pressing the foot break car make noise, when I reverse my car and realise the break slowly it make noise or when I start the car and put it in drive mode as soon as I lift my foot slowly from the break car makes this torturing noise. I believe it’s nothing to do with break pads discs tyre as everything in my car is in pretty good condition. The sound comes from somewhere near suspensions or engine bay area. From front back both. I feel that may be car joints or ends or rubbers need proper greasing or may be rubber or bushes are worn somewhere. But no exact idea. But whatever it is very torturing.
Like other solid cars like merc it shouldn’t sound when you apply break and car goes little downward or even when you reverse it stop very firmly and smoothly.
Also this noise has nothing to do with shocks.
When you drive fast and apply break this sound wouldn’t come up. It’s only comes up in very slow speed infect right before going into stationary within 0 to 5 miles.
The funny thing is nobody knows where the problem is.
When they check my car all tierod end, ball joint suspension, alinement, wheel balancing, breakpads, discs, tire, bleeding break oil they find it spot on. So they handsup.
Did you find the problem I have the same exact thing. Did you check the parking break cable or the rear drum break?
@@alinahas691 no. I have spoken to my friend he said its common specially in hybrid car it has nothing to do anything above just drive and stop swiftly. Anyway I sell the car. Now I have diesal engine. No such issue. All the best.
I hear a clunking noise when hitting any size bump and when I tap the brake it stops. Any ideas? It’s a 2013 Elantra gls
Did you figure it out?
@@mallkrawlerz620 yea it was stupid. When I had replaced the rear brake pads I never installed the anti rattle clips cuz the brake pads I bought didn’t come with them 🤦🏽♂️ won’t make that mistake again. one thing that is weird is it took so long for the sound to manifest. Now that I think about it the brake pads did come with some adhesive type stuff to put if the back of the pads where they contact the calipers. I suppose that’s why I never made sound until it lost it’s stickiness. At least now I know to always get clips 😂
I don't even know how to search for the following problem:
1) Begin applying brake pedal pressure,
2) hear one loud semi-metalic clunk,
3)hold CONSTANT brake pedal pressure when Clunk occurs,
4) vehicle braking increases like "more" power breaking or more pedal pressure.
my dads car clucks when i step on the brakes but only clunks when its in park
Whenever i step on brake hear a clunky noise from passenger side. I checked everything and even replace the brake pad and rotor as well caliper but still noise. Any suggestions please help me out if anyone knows. I been to 4 mechanic they don’t know what is going on. The noise only comes when i brake it’s from passenger side.
Sorry for got to mention even checked the tie rod and swap bar is good.
Maybe strut u ever figure it out?
@@zubairsafdar3294 Did you check the sway bar end links?
Control arms
Control arms bushings they wear out and tear hitting metal to metal makes clunk sounds.
Recently replaced my oem rotors with drilled/slotted ones, new pads as well.... Recently been hearing ticking while applying the brakes and even while I'm off the brakes I've noticed there's that ticking sounds!.... Possible causes!??
Did you figure it out
09 civic, I can brake all day long driving around with no noise, with the exception of going from 1st to reverse or vice versa then tapping the brakes I get a mid-high pitched click then never does it again till I switch direction.
also pulling the e brake then releasing it , right rear brake pad won't release from rotor till I press brake pedal on the floor then it's back to normal. dafuq?
for clarity it DID start making the noise after I replaced all 4 rotors, calipers, pads. also new front struts\cv shafts (but made the noise before installed), and rear passenger tire is cambered , got new adjustable cambers plan on putting them on this weekend.
Maybe bad pads adjustement in the calipers? I have the same clunk on mine, only on starting situations like you, and searching in Internet I found that PFC brake pads make this noise on my caliper....maybe due a not perfect fitment.
My g8 does this exactly how you stated. From only switching from drive to reverse and vice versa and only after the first time you hit the brakes. Ever figure it out?
@@lunitunz yeah seems like it's just the crappy 3rd party clips compared to the OEM ones , it doesn't seem to have any detrimental effects minus the sound lol, & after using them for awhile it mostly went away, rarely I'll hear the noise but I'm over it lol
On my 06 Explorer the left rear clunks only in reverse and only when the brakes are applied. Even does it when the rear wheels are off the ground. Had it apart and can't find the problem.
Thank you
I have an issue on my FX35 that only happens once in a blue moon... when breaking from a fast speed (35mph +) when it slows down to about 10mp there is a thud, I feel it on my brake pedal, not sure hot to explain because it happens once in a while...
Did you figure it out? I have the same issue
@@redtib03 Yes i did.... The thud noise was because on my FX35 i have a bracket that holds the two cat converters. That bracket rusted away and basically separated from the cats. so the clunking noise was the cats moving and rubbing on the bracket when stopping..... i replaced the bracket and it fixed my issue.
I have the same sound problem when i hard breake on my kawasaki z1000 , it sounds knoking sounds from gear box or i don't know. multiple sounds not only once. Can be from gear box or suspension ?
My 2023 Dodge Challenger makes the clunk sound whenever I apply the brake - I hear it from front and rear of the car - an employee had driven 843 miles before I brought it - no telling what he’s done to it but I have an appointment tomorrow
Just 10 minutes ago I barely hit the breaks and it sounds like someone’s taking a stick and hitting the rear door. Then I went on a side road and it did it every other time I barely Squeezed the brakes
my rear brake drum "clunks" when i come to a complete stop. even if i inch forward and hit the brakes.
Same did you figure It out
The same thing did you figure it out?
@@doityourselfdiy2220 for me it was the bushings and arms
Hopefully I can get a response. But when I'm going slow and lightly break I hear a clunk coming from the front drivers side and I can feel it in the pedal. It's a 2011 4.8 silverado. All my bushings look good and I don't see any shiny metal.
SAME
@@naudiatf2791 I believe it's the CV joint or the bearing.
Did you fix the problem? I have the same issue
@시용 it's my wife's truck and we work different schedules, so it's been hard to really look into, but he hasn't had any indies with it, but I think it's the cv able bearing.
Last week, my mechanic put in a new front pads and rotors, I have notice each time the brake is engaged, I can hear a "metal claking" (one time) from both side. Sounded like the pads is hitting the rotors, or caliper hitting the pads!? It's only been a few days not sure if that will go away soon.
Same exact thing here. Did you figure out what the issue was?
My wife 2011 toyota sienna made the same clunk noise and it was the lower control arms bushings ,changed them and no more noise.
I changned out the rotor , strut , lower control arm and brake pads.. still got that anoying noise ... its clunk clunk clunk every time im braking .. if i brake hard enough it cuts out but when im slowly braking its super loud.. i can feel it in the brake pedal. Too... any suggestions? I looked at the tie rod it was stiff.. i felt the wheel bearing and it wassant that bad it doenst shake when im driving ..
Did u figure out the problem ???
@bryanrios146
@@xxarnolxx5451 try cv joints
When I slow down it clunks.not hard ,and when I brake it's a 2014 bulck verona.it has 100.000 on it
20 dec 2019 7:46 pm est:thanks
What if parked and it clunks
I get a clunk and the brakes go out for a second. Always at 5 mph. The pedal goes in farther right after the clunk. Any help out there. It's an 03 Cherokee Laredo 4.0.
Your ABS sensor is done, replace it and it should stop
@@hollycarter7335 Sensor was fine. The brakes were destroyed. Replaced the brakes 5 months ago and the problem was solved. They were hitting metal and getting hung up.
It thumps while driving and wheel gets burning hot!
Stuck caliper pin or piston not retracting in completely maybe? Look if your rotors are Blue , if so check it out
When I brake it sounds like ambulance
My car started out as a thumping noise then it turned into a light metal noise