Thumping sound

[ajr2000]

Hey guys, I just received this email from my mom. She has a 2000 Explorer XLS

Yesterday, I noticed that when I put my car in reverse, there is a thumping or fluttering feeling under the area of my brake pedal or where I put my left foot to the side. I don’t feel it when I am driving forward. I guess it just happens when my foot is on the brake because I noticed it when I was turning onto a street.

We have got some trips planned this week and I am not sure if it is dangerous.


Anyone know what would be wrong? My guess is ball joints.

 

[Turdle]

Yes-
Stop what you are doing right now and check the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts--they work loose in some cases. Use blue loc-tite, and give them 130 ft lbs---

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164571&highlight=brake+caliper+bolts

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185921&highlight=caliper+bolt

another for you

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153724&highlight=brake+caliper+bolts