Clicking sound when i apply breaks

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Luke, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. Luke

    Luke Guest

    Hello,

    Another problem with my 2000 honda civic ex 4 door 54k miles. I just
    bought this car last month and i'm experiencing an clicking sound
    coming from the front end only when i apply the breaks. As i slow down,
    so do the frequency of the clicks. So depending at what speed i start
    using the breaks the clicks are more frequent or less, so i'm assuming
    its something to do with the breaks but what??? and can it be fixed
    cause its frankly i dont like it, it feels like i'm driving a 1973 ford
    pinto with all the nuts and bolts loose.

    Thanks for help in advance.
     
    Luke, Nov 19, 2005
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  2. Luke

    Bucky Guest

    If it's a single click that occurs when you switch from forward to
    reverse (or v.v.), then that's due to the caliper design. Annoying, but
    normal, and not fixable. You can search google groups for many posts
    related to this.

    If it's repeating clicks, then I don't know.
     
    Bucky, Nov 19, 2005
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  3. Luke

    Luke Guest

    I've searched the groups before posting, but i didnt find anything that
    matched what my car is doing.

    clicking starts only when i apply the breaks, and stops when i take my
    foot off the break.
     
    Luke, Nov 19, 2005
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  4. Luke

    Ron M. Guest

    Bucky,

    My 2002 IS300 does the exact same thing. I called the Lexus dealer this
    morning and discussed this very issue with one of their technicians. He
    said "It's normal for your model car and it's due to the caliper design".
    I'm
    still going to have them check it out--because it seems to be a bit too
    audible if you asked me. So far this is the only complaint that I have in 3
    years of ownership. If I have to live with it then so be it. It's not that
    big of a
    deal, although I would prefer that the noise be lessened or completely
    eliminated.

    Ron M.
     
    Ron M., Nov 19, 2005
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  5. Luke

    Woody Guest

    You never will know until you poll the brakes and check them.
     
    Woody, Nov 20, 2005
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