Here I go again,

Last month I had my front rotors, pads, control arms, sway bar bushings, sway bar links all replaced and my front end was quiet and tight for about 30 days. Now I am hearing a awful crack/clunk noise whenever I put the car on reverse in the morning, and when I stop for a bump and sometimes turn. The noise goes away as the car drives more, but it was raining pretty heavily yesterday and it was making all types of ungodly noises.

I took it back to the shop and they had it up in the air and can not find any loose bearings ball joints etc. It's all tight. I think the problem is break related but since they test drove it when it's warm, the can not hear it.

Any ideas ?

Thanks!!

 

Hi there,
I suggest you take the car to another Workshop (reputable) and ask for an assessment and get recommendation & Quote to fix the issue. They would need to be able demonstrate and prove to you - what is at fault.

Initially, I'd keep it under your hat about what you say has already been done to the front end.... after all, the current problem maybe just be a factor of poor workmanship or attention to detail during the recent re-install of old and new stuff.

You've had far too much work done recently - for anyone here to make meaningful comment on what the problem may be or how to fix it.

I'm afraid a process of elimination is required and that 'Sherlock Holmes' task is best done by someone who has the Car in front of him/her... who can show you directly whats at fault.

If what is found is related to the other Workshops actions - then you have a starting point - to move on with.

Good luck.....

 

check out your front U joints they may be on there way out.

 

Thanks for both of your replies

What had me looking at brakes is that the problem is worse (louder) when it's wet or or the car is cold.

 

Just a thought .... sounds like a u joint. But they will be the same noise hot, cold, wet, or dry. Hmmm