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'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« on: September 02, 2014, 11:00:06 pm »
Almost every time I brake for the first time after reversing, the brake pads (front ones I think) give a clunk as if they are moving inside the carrier. The same happens once I go into a forward gear and brake for the first time while heading in that direction.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I should add that the car is a mk5 R32; my previous mk5 GTI didn't suffer from this, I doubt it's something to be worried about as the brakes work great otherwise, but will definitely mention it when it goes in for a service later this year.
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2014, 08:13:09 am »
Are you using OEM brake pads?
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 09:56:32 am »
Yeah as far as I know - the pads and discs were replaced by the dealer when I bought the car
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2014, 01:12:45 pm »
 Loose caliper bolt ? I had this on a different car when the thread in the carrier had stripped

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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2014, 02:27:41 pm »
Not something that should be put on the long finger...
Get it sorted mate before something drastic happens
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2014, 06:32:53 pm »
If everything is tight it'll be a slack fitting brake pad, if they are genuine pads they shouldn't do this. You can either replace the pads of make them a tighter fit by bruising the ends of the pads with a hammer(bit gash but it works) :happy2:
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2014, 07:57:15 pm »
It could be a wishbone or some kind of balljoint that the rubber seal has perished causing it to knock
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2014, 08:01:05 pm »
I have this

changed pads and springs and it got better but still does it sometimes

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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2014, 10:01:02 am »
Thanks for the responses folks, it's definitely related to the pads, not suspension components etc.

I had a look at the brakes a few weeks ago and nothing seems to be loose, however it defintely doesn't seem 'normal' and will make sure it gets remedied when it goes in shortly for its service.
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2014, 01:52:21 pm »
Sticking caliper piston.
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2014, 06:38:59 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on September 04, 2014, 01:52:21 pm
Sticking caliper piston.

+1 for me on the above - this a common cause :happy2:
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2014, 08:41:18 pm »
All the wheels spin as free as they possibly could do when jacked up.. surely a sticking piston would be obvious? It sounds more like the pad is moving up/down slightly inside the carrier  :confused:

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I should add that I only hear the noise when I press the brakes
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2014, 04:28:33 pm »
Defo a loose pad!! :happy2:
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2014, 05:01:15 pm »
Check the little screw that holds the disc in place on the hub. Mine sheared off and makes the same little clunk as the brakes bite and there's a fraction of a mil as the disc slides on the hub. Not a serious problem as the discs are held in place by the wheel bolts but still something you'll want to get sorted.
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Re: 'Clunk' from brake pads when changing direction
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2014, 05:22:49 pm »
I think your on the money with the little screws  one of mine was loose and it bent and I had one from a ttrs brake set up I sold so replaced it  with a used one from that kit
maybe that's why it's got better I might loctite them in place
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