2009 1,8 clunking noise from the front

[mflorant]

Hi All,

Sorry for that I have opened another topic, but need some infos.

Cruising in the city and going over small potholes the front is having kind-of a clunking noise. When driving a bit faster noise is getting lighter.

Is there any common issue with these cars that I need to check first.

Ps: I do know that diagnosing a problem with remote assistance is not but maybe someone had similar issues before.

Thanks in advance 

[avensis_2018]

In the front between the wheel and the brakes there is a tin protective cover, sometimes after potholes in the road or from a sidewalk it bends a little and then touches the wheel and it makes the noise, you have to take a screwdriver and straighten it a bit that's all. have fun

 

Edited September 2 by Xanadu_999
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[mflorant]

Thank you, I'll check it.

[avensis_2018]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325599646404

this part thin like a paper touching the wheel, move it a little with a screwdriver.

 

[mflorant]

It is more like a clunking than a grinding sound. But I'll check.

[avensis_2018]

clunking yes ... i had it in my car, just bent it a little inside.

[Shared]

I would jack up the car, use axle stands if you have them, check each wheel for noises whilst spinning it round by hand, check for play/sounds when rocking the wheel & tyre top & bottom (hands at 12 & 6 o clock, and then side to side (hands at 3 & 9).

About all you can do after that is to place it on stands and check individual suspension components & calipers discs etc using a pry bar where necessary whilst remembering that loads & strains etc may have different effects compared to when the wheel is on the ground & bearing the weight of the car. 

You can also give the car a bounce & see how the shocks & spring react, the last tip is more helpful for diagnosing a dodgy wheel bearing but if you can find a large empty car park you can drive circles in each direction & at varying speeds whilst listening for noises, this loads up one side of the car more than the other and may reveal something. I note that you mention it happens when you encounter small potholes but your own checks might reveal something and cost nothing.

[mflorant]

I have now checked the protective cover and it looks OK. I would rather change my wording, the noise is more like a knocking than a clunking sound. In such case any common issues anyone had?

[avetoy]

On my T27, the knocks come from the steering column. A common problem. And it really sounds like it's coming from the front suspension...

[alan333]

Check if the noise disappears if you press the brakes lightly.  If it does then it's probably worn brake caliper slider pins.

[TonyHSD]

Shock absorbers or top mounts can be too. 
But you need to check physically, otherwise is only a guess work . 

[mflorant]

2 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

Shock absorbers or top mounts can be too. 
But you need to check physically, otherwise is only a guess work . 

Yeah I know, that's why I wrote remote diagnosis 😉

Thanks for all your advises 

[mflorant]

On 9/2/2024 at 2:52 PM, TonyHSD said:

Shock absorbers or top mounts can be too. 
But you need to check physically, otherwise is only a guess work . 

Yeah I know, that's why I wrote remote diagnosis 😉

Thanks for all your advise

Ps: I have checked the brake calipers sliding pins and they were dry like Sahara. Now the clunking is disappeared. Yet another success story. Thanks for all your advises!