My 1986 Dodge D150 truck makes a clicking noise when coasting, even with the engine off. I have jacked up the car and spun the front wheels and could hear no clicking noise. It makes the noise at low speed. I have an automatic transmission. Could it be the speedometer cable? Any ideas on how to troubleshoot this problem?

Can be hub caps to. Some times they "walk" around the rim, can even pull out a valve stem!

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Sounds like there is no adhesive on the shim that attaches to the pads. Check to see if there is some, if not, put some on.

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If it was the speedometer cable it would cause the needle to jump in time to the click.

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Both my 83 Dodge van and my brother's 83 Dodge van have a click like you describe from the front right disc brake caliper. Try coasting and applying the brakes- I bet the click goes away.

When you put new pads on the calipers, you are supposed to bend the locating tabs so the pad grips tightly to the caliper. I did this on my brother's van and the clunking went away for a few months, but came back. I think the stress of stopping the van slowly stretches the tabs out enough to where the clunking comes back.

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Speedometer does not jump. I will check the shim on the brake pads. Thanks.

check front wheel bearings ....repack....adjust

Dry “Uâ€￾ joint cap will sometimes make a clicking sound.

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Yep I have Had a car on 2 that does that...

Pull 4 caps if you got em then drive again.. If no noise you found the problem.


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I've also had a small rock get inside a hub cap and make a click.

Are you sure its coming from the front?

One time I had a clicking sound and it turned out to be the rear brake. That metal bar/bracket that goes from one shoe to another was tapping the back side of one of the wheel studs and causing a clicking sound when rolling.

Could be a stone caught in the tire treads. Does it click at the same speed as the tires/wheels? Louder if you are next to a wall?

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Taking care of 57 300C conv,48 T&C conv. Missing my 67 GTX and 36 Ply coupe