Help Please

[lydenw]

I have a problem with my brakes. Whenever I press the brake there is a loud clunking noise that shakes entire front end, and it pulls the car slightly to the right. Also when I brake going downhill the front end vibrates and shimys before it stops. Does anyone have any ideas about what this could be?

 

[mikeinri]

Welcome to the site!

How comfortable are you with troubleshooting this on your own? If not, I would take it to a shop, get an estimate and decide from there if you want to DIY.

If you do a search here, you should find some good brake job info. If I had to make a wild guess, I'd say your caliper pins might be the source.

How long has it been since the front brakes have been serviced? It might be time to do a brake job, and thoroughly check everything out while you have it apart.

Mike

 

[Justin Klare]

the shaking is probablly your rotors being warped.

 

[Pollarican]

I second rotors, definately replace those as well as pads first. However while you are replacing them I would definately check or replace your wheel bearings and seals - they have similar shaking symptoms when loose or bad.

 

[Justin Klare]

i second what pollarican said. i should have just said do the bearings, rotors and pads all at the same time. it will cost money but you will at least know you are good for a while.

 

[Noved1987]

also check the radius arm bushings while your at it. do a search for them on here you will find pleanty. I suggest if you need to replace the drilling the bracket off rather then the cum-a-long method. I have done both. drilling is much easier.

 

[Explodr94]

When you take off your rotors and have them checked, I recommend going with semi-metallic pads. I used ceremics for awhile and warped two sets of rotors. Also, when replacing the the pins I recommend using permatex anti-seize for a lubricant. Just my two cents.

Later, Matt