Slant Six Forum
https://slantsix.org/forum/

Clicking Noise Driving Slowly
https://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43330
Page 1 of 1

Author:  jkotis [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Clicking Noise Driving Slowly

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?

Author:  4speed [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:35 pm ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  THOR [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:58 pm ]
Post subject: 

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.

Author:  4speed [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:41 pm ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  Reed [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:48 pm ]
Post subject: 

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.

Author:  jkotis [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:49 pm ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  hantayo13 [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:12 pm ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  wjajr [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:45 am ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:32 am ]
Post subject: 

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


Greg

Author:  64 Convert [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:54 am ]
Post subject: 

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

Author:  ESP47 [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:17 am ]
Post subject: 

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.

Author:  4speed [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:11 pm ]
Post subject: 

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?

Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC-08:00
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited
https://www.phpbb.com/