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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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Front end clicking? Stops when apply brakes

I did the brakes about two weeks ago, recently have a clicking/vibration that occurs from around 20-55mph. The noise stops when I hit the brakes. Any suggestions.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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was the noise there berfore the brake job? and did you have the rotors resurfaced when you did the brakes?
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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The noise was not there before the brake job and I did not have the rotors resurfaced. Any ideas?
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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First off ALWAYS get the rotors turned. Noise is most likely a rotor that is not running true, or a loose or missing rattle clip or backing pad.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Thanks guys, I usually turn the rotors but they looked brand new so I left it, not to mention I was in a real hurry. It didn't seem to make the noise until after I had driven for a week. Any other suggestion.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Have you checked your front axle u-joint. Mine was making the same noise and it was my front axle u-joint was bad. Might want to check that out just in case.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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I just checked my U-joint and it does seem like it could be the issue, but would it stop clicking when I hit the brakes.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Check your front hub bearing assemblies. When they go you're stuck. Jack up each front wheel and grab the tire at the 9 o'clock & 3 o'clock position and try rocking the tire back and forth. If you have play in the wheel it is more than likely the hub bearing is on it's way out.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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if you removed the rotors, then it is probably your bearings. if you didnt, check u joint
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Mine would stop clicking when i got up to certain speeds, i dont remember if it would quit when i applied the brakes or not. It could put a little pressure on the ujoint and stop the clicking, but i am by far no expert. some of these others might be able to tell you more i am still learning and just try to help with things that have happened to me. my bearings went south on me too but when they did it was bad i could tell, course when i took the hub off the chewed up bearings fell out on the ground, so i let them go way too long.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks guys, I will start with the wheel bearing. That was my first instinct. If one goes out is the other shortly to follow. In other words should I do both sides at one time and be done.
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