ping/clunk noise when braking...

[cuprak1]

at low speeds when breaking and driving forwards i get a loud ish knocking noise from the front of the car..

any ideas where i can check apart from the obvious

Steering rack?

[Top Cat]

Sounds like the same problem red Robin had, i think it was something knocking on his anti roll bar. 

[cuprak1]

Sounds like the same problem red Robin had, i think it was something knocking on his anti roll bar. 

i can see how that would make a noise... cool, any more suggestions before i get under it and scratch my head

[cuprak1]

Bump for day time people ? anyone.?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

at low speeds when breaking and driving forwards i get a loud ish knocking noise from the front of the car..

Does it do it just the once on start up?

[SteveP]

Is it from the front left?

If so it's sounds the same as one of current klonking noises being looked at on mine 

[cuprak1]

just once and seems to be coming from driver side... could be wrong though

i have just put up with it.. the car is still doing this

[RedRobin]

....

Sorry not to chip in earlier - I've just seen this thread.

My clunking sound was very difficult to find the cause of but VWR eventually discovered it was a failed front wishbone bush - You'd probably have to drop the wishbone to see the problem.

It wasn't anti-roll bar related as some people thought and helpfully suggested.

HTH

[Pummy]

My Cupra has the clunk when changing the direction the car last braked.  If I move forward and apply the brakes, then reverse (like you do when parking) I hear a clunk.  I figure the anti rattle springs may be the cause, however like cuprak1, I have put up with it until I can get it looked at.

[cuprak1]

My Cupra has the clunk when changing the direction the car last braked.  If I move forward and apply the brakes, then reverse (like you do when parking) I hear a clunk.  I figure the anti rattle springs may be the cause, however like cuprak1, I have put up with it until I can get it looked at.

yeah Pum sounds like same issue as mine, i think red robin might of hit the nail on head. ill get the powerflex bushes and see what happens

[RedRobin]

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If this info helps, my clunking only happened when the suspension got loaded on that side but sound travels and can fool you about its exact source.

[flyboy1976]

ive got the same thing that happens its like a ping noise when braking reasonabl hard,has anyone fixed his problem??? im not too sure what it is that needs replacing,any help......cheers