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FOR A WHILE NOW, AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE FROM A DEAD STOP, IT MAKES THIS POPPING NOISE! IT'S NOT COMING FROM MY DOOR SPEAKERS, IT'S IS DEFINITLY MECHANICAL.
IS THIS NORMAL, HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM?
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I had a very similar problem. Sometimes I would have the break applied and when I would release it the pads would stick. It made a huge Pop or clunk noise when I went to move, like it popped out of gear. Scared the crap out of me. It actually left the outline of the pad on the rotor when I jumped out and check it one day; that day it was very hot out. It was under warranty and the problem went away when the dealer changed the brake pads.
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Mine does something similar, although it only happens when I have left the car overnight with the emegency brake set.
I release the brake, let out the clutch, and I get a fairly loud pop from the rear brakes.
It tends to be more pronounced if it has been raining overnight or otherwise damp outside.
1998 E1 SVT - Toreador Red
Production #4794 of 6535
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I have the exact same problem as you do, SaratogaSVT, on my Non-SVT. have you found the source of the problem? Mine doesnt do it very often, but when it does, boy do I know it cause it is loud! Peace y'all... -Nick
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~~~~1999 Contour SE Sport~~~~
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this would not help.... but i felt like i should post it.
There's couple of things that i do not touch at my car: brakes and steering.
I do change my pads, but that's it.
The reason for it is that these two things will keep you safe on the road. This doesn't mean that when i take my car in for service i'm not closely following what they "repair".... I know it's not always a pleasure to have smb around checking and asking all kind of stuff.... but hey ->> it's my life (possible others' as wel) and i don't wanna "take a brake" cause smb fooled with my car...
That's me.
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I recommend Bendix pads; low dust, low fade, they don't squeal anywhere near as bad as factory or cheapos, and they don't stick! I've used Bendix on several cars, and the difference is wonderful.
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I have had bad results with Bendix pads & I used to like them...
Even their new Titanium line.
Bad fade!!!, average dust, average wear, but harsh on rotors big time...
I would recommend Ferrodo Selectra for a better then stock replacement. Mintex for a great performance application.
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Posted by 99blacksesport:
I have the exact same problem as you do, SaratogaSVT, on my Non-SVT. have you found the source of the problem? Mine doesnt do it very often, but when it does, boy do I know it cause it is loud! Peace y'all... -Nick Same here. replaced the rear calipers, replaced the e-brake cable, replaced the disks/rotors/pads - nothing. still happens after a cold night - in the morning. this is on my 96 se mtx. my SVT doesn't have the problem. 
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THANKS FOR INPUT, I TRY REPLACING PADS, BUT THE NOISE I'M HEARING IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR, DOWN BY THE BRAKE PETAL. MAYBE IT'S A CABLE, I DON'T KNOW!?
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MTX or ATX?
Paul
If it's ATX, you might be hearing the Park release solenoid, it can be iterating at times.
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