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Sent to Car Experts June 16 02:55 PM

Clunking noise after a full and complete stop after I release the brake pedal. I can feel a couple of thumps simultaneaoulsy as I move my foot off of the pedal. It happens every 2 out of 5 stops. The tranny is not slipping when I accelerate or slow down...the noise only happens when I release my foot from the pedal.Thanks.

 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 v8 2wd

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Nothing...except for checking the brakes for any damage or missing parts. I asked you guys before, but lost the reply.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $10
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June 16 3:14 PM (18 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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Can you identify if the noise is from the front or rear of the vehicle?

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June 16 3:46 PM (31 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: Rip,
Ah forgot about that...the front most likely.It sounds nearest to me...
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June 16 4:26 PM (40 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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I would have the front suspention, evaluated. It may be a worn ball joint, or tie-rod. To correctly inspect the tie-rod, the tire should be off the ground, and checked for side-to-side movement as well as lateral. The lower arm connection points to the subframe can also cause this type of noise. Although you've already inspected it, it is more common for it to be front brake components, such as the brake pad hardware on the slides.

-Rip



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June 16 4:31 PM (4 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
Reply to RIP's Post: Thanks. Now if the noise came from the rear what could that be?
EDIT-Also what about debris in the brake calipers or system. I did hit a tumble weed and after that is when I noticed the noise. The weed just flew accross the road and I could't avoid it and I hit it on the driver side...I know if sounds funny, but that's what happened.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on June 16 2006 at 5:46 PM
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