Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting Brake Problem

HI! Firstly- thanks for your help. Secondly- Here's my problem.

I have semi-recently (10 months) installed new front rotors (brembo) and pads (ebc greenstuff) and everything was working fine. Recently, about 1-2 months ago, whenever I lightly brake, I hear a noise coming from the drivers side front area. I can also feel the "vibration" in the brake pedal. The noise is not grinding, and it is not squaking, but more like the noise of an old, rusty spring being tugged at. (work with me here ) ALSO, if I put it in reverse and drive to maybe 5-10 mph and aggressively push the brakes, a loud clunking noise comes from that same place. There is no sideways pull when i brake, and I can't visually see any problems, but clearly there is one.

Thanks a lot- and If you need any questions answered, just let me know.

All is appreciated.

chris burghardt

Check the tightness of the caliper mounting bolts. Make sure the pad clips are installed correctly.

Have you removed the wheel to look at the pads and calipers, etc. make sure that nothing has come loose or out of place.

Also jack it up and take a look at the front end parts.
Tie rod ends, ball joints ect. The clunking could very likely be a bad ball joint. I just had one replaced. Took care of the front end clunk. Looking at all brake parts are also a good idea. Some of the wore out parts will not show up until you take the weight off the wheel.