Justin_g

Hi guys, new to scoobynet as I've only had my impreza 04 wrx sti a few days. As the title says there is a loud knocking/clunking noise when I brake. It's just a single knock but only happens at low speeds. Any help on what this could be would be much appreciated.

riiidaa

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brake pad retaining clip is fitted upside down i think

riiidaa

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https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-clicking.html

Justin_g

Thankyou for the quick reply, got to wait a few days until I'm home to see if I can sort it out. Such a horrible noise!

riiidaa

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Hopefully it's that

riiidaa

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well?

ClassicEddie

Cheap pads? Just sorted this on an Audi where cheap pads had slightly too much clearance on the carrier so would drop then would clonk when brake was applied as the pad got pulled upwards.

Justin_g

Haven't had the chance to do it yet mate as I have back problems so can't go playing with the car just yet

riiidaa

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i'm a wheelchair user myself mate, i drove up to my local tyre fittter who i've been using for years and they kindly put them the right way up for me.

riiidaa

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visual inspection should be enough to determine if the retainers are inverted, see the link i posted previously

Justin_g

Think il take it to my tyre garage then this week see what they can do hopefully all is well as it's so annoying. Il let you know how it goes but thanks for helping me out bud.

riiidaa

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you're welcome, IF it is upside down retainer clips it's a blindingly easy fix

Justin_g

So annoying that I can't do it but it's all booked in the garage for Thursday so will let you know how it goes

Captainfunbags

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Bit of an obvious one but check the wheels nuts are tight

Justin_g

Trying to post a picture on here but not sure how to. One of the retaining clips was gone so the pin was literally just hanging in there. Thanks for telling me mate