Front end click and thud sounds

[scippy]

I have this "click" sound (from what appears to be) from the front driver's
side brake, this "click" sound only appears when I apply the brakes from
a start and go and never while driving underway. I've replaced 2 sets of
pads and 1 set of rotors (thru normal wear) but don't know for sure if it
just might be a front suspension problem instead of the brakes. ???

Also, there's a "thud" sound coming from my front end when my front tires
pass over a curb while backing up my drivway. It feels like something is
loose under there. I have no un-even tire wear (since this has be going on
for awhile) to suggest ball joints replacement or tie-rods etc...could it be a bushing wearing out ???? Please help if you can...........Thanks,Scippy

[SpartaPerformance]

I think all your noises are related to a front end component such as a ball joint or control arm bushing.

[W4LTD]

It may be one of your CV joints... ;)

[lastdaze04]

I am having the same issues here. 69,000 miles and the front end is all ready going south. WTF:mad2:. I took mine in to get looked at and it was what vistabluegt said it was. Good luck.
Rick



I think all your noises are related to a front end component such as a ball joint or control arm bushing.

[justbob]

You should check your sway bar end links.

[Blackened300a]

I have the "click" too. I couldnt find anything wrong when I put the car on the lift. If I hit the brakes or step on the gas I get this loud click.

[SpartaPerformance]

I have the "click" too. I couldnt find anything wrong when I put the car on the lift. If I hit the brakes or step on the gas I get this loud click.

Paul why didn't you mention that when the car was on the lift the other day?

[Krytin]

+1 on the front sway bar end links - ask me how I know!

[Blackened300a]

Paul why didn't you mention that when the car was on the lift the other day?

Because I couldn't duplicate the sound while it was in the air and I didnt see anything loose or worn out.


+1 on the front sway bar end links - ask me how I know!

I changed them a few years back and they still looked solid. I guess Ill replace and see what happens.

[mossiehorn]

+ 2 on the sway bar links

[Krytin]

Because I couldn't duplicate the sound while it was in the air and I didnt see anything loose or worn out.



I changed them a few years back and they still looked solid. I guess Ill replace and see what happens.
The only way I could feel the "play" was to have someone push down on the front fender while I had my hand on the end link. The amount of play was less than 1/8" but it sounded loud when the car was driving down the road! I'm on my second replacement set. I think the aftermarket front sway bars are too stiff for the OEM end links!

[Blackened300a]

The only way I could feel the "play" was to have someone push down on the front fender while I had my hand on the end link. The amount of play was less than 1/8" but it sounded loud when the car was driving down the road! I'm on my second replacement set. I think the aftermarket front sway bars are too stiff for the OEM end links!

That makes sense. Alright, I guess new links! Is there a upgraded option or is this just a constant replacement every few years?

[Krytin]

With my new "spare time" maybe I look into this...

[justbob]

They are way overpriced for what they are! I was quoted around $60.00 each for a friends car. Thats absurd... I would get a friend to try and find the source before spending the dough. BTW the insides are only plastic.

[Krytin]

I know for the replacement price I could make a set substantially better than OEM - I need and old one for size (I tossed all of my old ones!).

[scippy]

So the consensus would be that bad front sway bar end links are causing
this "click" sound from my front end. Is this a very labor intensive job?
I see the parts alone are around $120 a pair......Well, it might be worth it
just to get this annoying "click" out......sheeeeesh!!

[vasper69]

Check your motor mount bolts, had a strange noise that sounded like a thud when slowly going over speed bumps and small road imperfections. Started at around 40,000 miles. Was missing a bolt

[Blackened300a]

So the consensus would be that bad front sway bar end links are causing
this "click" sound from my front end. Is this a very labor intensive job?
I see the parts alone are around $120 a pair......Well, it might be worth it
just to get this annoying "click" out......sheeeeesh!!

Total time to change them......10 minutes. It looks like a dog bone. One end goes to the sway bar, the other goes to the upper control arm. Simple swap.
I did a complete sweep of the car before I left (except sparkplugs:mad2:) and saw everything was tight and bolted in. The click is most likely the end links.

[SpartaPerformance]

Adco doesn't make sway bar links? I thought they did, that's why I never brought it up or else I would've had Chuck look into it like he did for the Super Coupes. Krytin let me know what your results are I know you can do it but if not...... let me know.

[Krytin]

I'll know by this weekend Tom!

[scippy]

I'll know by this weekend Tom!

Let me know also, I'd be interested as well...................Scippy