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Old 08-23-2012, 12:23 PM
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Default Odd clunky grinding noise

So I was headed home yesterday after driving all over the place, and coming down my street i had this wierd clunky grinding noise coming from the front of the car...

This morning on my way to work it got worse. It seems its at low speeds when im coasting it does it but as soon as i get back on the gas, the noise goes away. I dont notice, or atleast cant hear it at highway speeds. I didnt do anything out of the ordinary, just a 45 minute drive home on the highway with no issues. at really low speeds it almost sounds like theres a spot as the wheel goes around that rubs against metal...well i guess the rotor

I made an appointment to go back to the dealer to see whats going on...but does anyone have any ideas?
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Old 08-23-2012, 02:47 PM
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are the lugnuts on your tire tightened?
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Old 08-23-2012, 03:06 PM
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As of last weekend they were....
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Old 08-23-2012, 10:34 PM
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im not sure about a clunky noise but in most brake pads theres squealers that make a grinding sound when they are going bad regardless of if your actually using the brakes so you know to replace them... could that be it?
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Old 08-24-2012, 06:36 AM
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Brakes wouldnt make a clunking sound as far as I know. I knew a guy where his lug nuts where not put into the rims holes but it seemed that they were tight and caused a gap which made the tire loose causing a clunk.

Beyond that if its not that, take off the tire and take a look at the caliper, rotor, cover protecting the rotor, etc.
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Old 08-24-2012, 07:52 AM
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Turns out it was the lugs....I checked the before i left work. I snugged them up and the noises went away..they werent really loose but i guess loose enough. The rear's were fine.

crak saved me a trip to the dealer and detuning
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Old 08-24-2012, 08:34 AM
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glad its all good. drive safe!
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nice save.
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Glad its all good now. Never heard this happening before. Now i know if it ever happens to me!
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