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Old 07-02-2008, 02:22 PM
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Default Annoying squeak when driving over bumps/potholes (even small ones)
Noise is from front left suspension, & maybe front right too. Also, when I go over moderate to harder bumps/potholes I can hear & feel something bouncing/recoiling. Control arms maybe? Both symptoms are more easily triggered when turning & running over bump/hole simultaneously. Even driving over normally recessed manhole covers makes the squeaking sound. Rear suspension is fine however. It's not the typical CV joint clicking like a tin can sound. Definitely a high pitch [but not loud] squeak. Doesn't seem to affect driving, just annoying. Any help appreciated.
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May be brake caliper clips, pretty common, try touching brake pedal and see if noise goes away, if it does...thats what it is
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I get the same thing on mine and have always wondered what it is. Even posted about it once, I think
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I like the squeak, makes me think i just killed a kitten or a squirrel
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2nd that on the caliper clips, then look at control arms
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How do I keep it from squeaking? Nomex?
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3rd on the caliper clilps. When I had stock brakes, I had the same squeak.
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Default Quattro on the caliper clips!
I had the same thing with my stock brakes...went away when I put on the HP2s.
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Default i get the same sound mostly on the driver rear and front side same symptoms
how do you fix it
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