Knocking under braking.

1. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

   #1 22nd October 2012, 07:24

   Hi all,
   
   I recently had my front brakes replaced, pads and discs. Now i noticed when i brake when im going slow i can hear a slight knocking noise from some where up the front. I have searched but didnt find anyone with the exact same probelm.
   
   Cheers.
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 22nd October 2012, 09:03

   If a garage did the work & its knocking after the work then take the car back to them mate.
3. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #3 22nd October 2012, 14:03

   as stevo said, if a garage did the work theyre oblidged to take it back and re-do it or at least replace it if they've mucked up.
4. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

   #4 24th October 2012, 07:22

   A mate of my dad done the work for me, he is a qualified mechanic but he is now on holiday. Does anyone have any idea what it could be?
5. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

   #5 24th October 2012, 08:17

   I have also noticed when i am going really slow like 5mph?
6. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #6 24th October 2012, 08:58

   Best bet is to jack it up and check everything over...
7. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #7 24th October 2012, 09:45

   could be a loose wheel nut, lower ball joint, loose or badly fitted brake disc or a warped disc. Could be a few other things but those thing spring to mind
8. purpleracing Newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 7

   #8 24th October 2012, 12:44

   is it a knock knock knock noise or a single knock
9. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

   #9 24th October 2012, 13:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by purpleracing is it a knock knock knock noise or a single knock

   Its more of a knock knock knock, it does from 5mph until i stop.
10. purpleracing Newbie Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 7

    #10 24th October 2012, 14:10

    sounds like loose wheel nut or wheel/discs haven't mated to properly as already said i would get it jacked up and checked asap could be very dangerous
11. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

    #11 24th October 2012, 15:23

    What do you mean discs haved mated?
12. ClaytonJones Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Posts: 224 2003 Flatty In Silver

    #12 24th October 2012, 15:28

    And its not a lose wheel nut..
13. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

    #13 24th October 2012, 23:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ClaytonJones What do you mean discs haved mated?

    Take the wheels off both sides and just check the discs are sat back properly, a friend of mine had this and one of his discs wouldn't sit right.
    
    Make sure there's no obstructions on the hub, the bolts etc and try again.
    
    If you're not very mechanically minded in the way of brakes, i'd take it to a garage to get them to at least give it a look, brakes aren't something you should risk not having right.