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KnoxJeep Sep 6, 2012 09:08 PM

Clunk, clunk, clunk
 
When i hit the breaks, not initially, but as i near a stop, i hear a repetitive clunk or thump sound consistent with a full rotation of the wheels... thoughts?

bad rotors? thanks from Knoxville

JerrytheJeep Sep 6, 2012 09:22 PM

Possibly, check pads too. Is it front? Rear? Left? Right? Its only when braking right? Not just driving slow?

Humbywumby Sep 6, 2012 11:26 PM

i just had the same thing. it was my front u joints can you wiggle your drive shaft?

89 xj stroker Sep 7, 2012 12:13 AM

Sounds like axle shaft u joints. Mine does the same thing and mine are shot.

KnoxJeep Sep 7, 2012 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by JerrytheJeep
Possibly, check pads too. Is it front? Rear? Left? Right? Its only when braking right? Not just driving slow?

Pads are good. Not sure where it sounds like its coming from, front or rear. Yes its only when breaking.

KnoxJeep Sep 7, 2012 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by Humbywumby
i just had the same thing. it was my front u joints can you wiggle your drive shaft?

No play in drive shaft...

weebur Sep 7, 2012 03:13 PM


Originally Posted by KnoxJeep (Post 2004799)
When i hit the breaks, not initially, but as i near a stop, i hear a repetitive clunk or thump sound consistent with a full rotation of the wheels... thoughts?

bad rotors? thanks from Knoxville

There's a TSB (NUMBER: 05-05-00) that deals with clunking while coming to a stop, but before I go any further what rear axle do you have? The TSB is for 97-99 8.25 axles for those interested.

wmabile Sep 7, 2012 03:14 PM

hi
 
May be the wife hitting her brake on the passenger side!!HHA:brickwall:

JerrytheJeep Sep 7, 2012 03:16 PM

Id find out where its coming from first, try braking while a friend of yours is listening closely from the side of the road. Both sides. Check your front axleshaft ujoints for play. Its only audible right? You can't feel it?

Lowrange2 Sep 7, 2012 03:23 PM

Cracked rotor, loose hardware in a drum, cracked drum. I'd start by taking stuff apart.


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