Brake 'clunk'

[kempy]

Been driving the surf for a couple of weeks now and have noticed that under heavier braking there is a clunk from the back just before stopping. I don't think there is anything loose as there is no noise when accelerating.

Anybody got any ideas? I'd appreciate any feedback

[marky]

PROPSHAFT maybe in need of some grease.

[Tallyman]

Funnily enough I get the same noise. I've already done my propshaft UJ's so it isn't that. It might be the back axle moving on the radius arms (worn bushes?) but I think it may be something loose moving in one of the rear tool bins or possibly even the jack moving under the seat.

Would be interested to know if you find out anything.

[JimL]

Funnily enough I get the same noise. I've already done my propshaft UJ's so it isn't that. It might be the back axle moving on the radius arms (worn bushes?) but I think it may be something loose moving in one of the rear tool bins or possibly even the jack moving under the seat.

Would be interested to know if you find out anything.

Maybe the spare is a bit loose?

[kempy]

It could well be the jack as it seems to be from the rear left, I'll pad it out tomorrow and do some trials

[dirtydog]

not your rear drums knocking? Might need a clean perhaps?

[hotjames]

Been driving the surf for a couple of weeks now and have noticed that under heavier braking there is a clunk from the back just before stopping. I don't think there is anything loose as there is no noise when accelerating.

Anybody got any ideas? I'd appreciate any feedback

Just had the MOT and the nice chap doing it noticed that there was play in the rear ant-roll bar "D" bushes that hold the bar to the rear axle, you can tell by crawling under and grab the bar on each side and pull, any play will be obvious. Anyway 6 quid each from Rough Trax. They are split bushes so you don't even have to take the bar off or even jack the car, just 2 bolts each, pop the old ones off and clip the new ones on, tighten up, 10-15 mins, job done. Result. No more clunking. 13 years old and sails its MOT, gave me that warm fuzzy feeling inside.

[kempy]

After trying out a few things it seems likely it was the jack moving wound it out to wedge it in place and all is quiet now

Just need to do something to keep the mrs quiet now

Thank for all the help

[kempy]

Picking bull bar up tomorrow so may need some more help when I try to fit it

[fatfires]

After trying out a few things it seems likely it was the jack moving wound it out to wedge it in place and all is quiet now

Just need to do something to keep the mrs quiet now

Thank for all the help

Try putting her under the seat, that will stop the jack moving
Tony