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Banging brakes
There's a banging noise from my brakes when they're applied - and I get the same when driving off after braking.
The noise is loud and comes from the front wheel driver's side
The noise is loud and comes from the front wheel driver's side
Asked on 14 December 2012 by maya
Answered by
Honest John
Loose or missing caliper pins.
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unexplained noises
brakes
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