When i apply the brake on my pontiac there is a slight "clunk" sound
that seems to be coming from the left front wheel area, possibly the
caliper?? The noise happens about 1 second after i hit the brake pedal.
I just replaced the front brakes about a month and a half ago, and this
"clunk" just started about a week ago. It only clunks once but it does
it everytime i hit the brake. The clip on the one brake pad that holds
it in the caliper seemed a little iffy when i put it on but i was told
it would be fine so i left it alone. Could that clip possibly have
something to do with this? Any other ideas?? Thanks in advance

Make sure the tabs are bent over the knuckle area that retains the pad.
Check for a loose caliper while in there also.
"Midget Tosser" <TheGuyOnTheCouch1 (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote



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"Midget Tosser" <TheGuyOnTheCouch1 (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote

Clips don't exactly hold those pads inside the caliper. The caliper and the
steering knuckle do that. It sounds like you have one that's not put in
right. On the other hand, you may have a piece of the suspension clunking,
like a control arm bushing. That wouldn't be too unusual.

is a control arm bushing the same as a sway arm bushing? My buddy took a
look at it and said its a sway arm bushing causing the prob. Im new at
this so im just double checking with u guys. thanks again

No the control arm bushing is a different part.
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i dont wanna be a pain, but where do i find the control arm and what
does it look like? Your help is greatly appreciated

"Midget Tosser" <TheGuyOnTheCouch1 (AT) webtv (DOT) net> wrote

Believe me, it'll be a lot easier to just replace the sway bar bushing. If
you can't find the control arm, you won't be replacing the control arm
bushing. It gives seasoned mechanics heartburn to replace them. It's
extremely difficult.

The 84 Parisienne has the front wheel located by upper and lower control
arms, sometimes called "double wishbone" suspension. They're shaped like
wishbones. They are hinged on the frame on one end, and the wheel is
mounted on the other end, via a ball joint on the end of each wishbone.

I know you're going to ask what a ball joint is, so I will make it really
clear. When you steer, it is the ball joints that are pivoting. You can't
miss them.

OK, i understand what they are now, i just didnt know thats what they
were called. And i also know what the ball joints are. Thanks for the
help guys! greatly appreciated