Knocking on Braking

[Nathan Russell]

So it’s only just started happening. When I’m going dead slow and touch the brake pedal I have a clonking noise.

Looking for any advice on what I should check.

Car has just passed its mot. A couple of advisories for slight play in suspension joints but nothing I would have thought would cause that.

Any one have thoughts?

 

[petetheprop]

I had a similar issue on my previous a4 cab. Turned out it was the rear brake pads (mintex I think) were loose in the metal spring shims that they run in. 5mins with some pliers shaping the guides to the arms on the pads and problem fixed.

 

[Nathan Russell]

Cheers buddy. That’ll be my first point of call tomorrow.

 

[Baka]

Mine did this for a while then stopped, a quiet clonk, clonk, clonk, when you pull up lightly on the brakes. Had it checked and MOT'd and nothing came up.

 

[Mike B]

Usually loose brake pads.Some are not tight fitting enough but gradually quieten with wear.Try a different set if you like