Can worn rotors cause noisy clunking against pads? - Page 2

canis · Jun 2nd, 2017, 19:09

No. Worn discs can rub against the caliper, as the caliper attempts to take up the gap as the discs thin and the pads wear. But it's a deep scraping noise, not a clunk, and usually happens when cornering, and particularly during maneuvers such as reversing it becomes noticeable.

If it's a clunk occuring on taking up drive after braking, I'd bet it's either a wishbone or a wheel bearing, but a bearing would be exhibiting some more noises.

bimmer49 · Jun 3rd, 2017, 18:43

Not sure if this is related:
If I reverse and touch the brake I get a "click". If I reverse again, no click. Drive forward and stop, a click. Go forward again, no click. ETC!

Jun 3rd, 2017, 18:43	#12
bimmer49 Always listen & learn! Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 19:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Winchester + Malaga	Not sure if this is related: If I reverse and touch the brake I get a "click". If I reverse again, no click. Drive forward and stop, a click. Go forward again, no click. ETC! __________________ 264 V8 5.0L V40 BiFuel, she's gone, she's dead......Oh well!

Jun 2nd, 2017, 19:09	#11
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	No. Worn discs can rub against the caliper, as the caliper attempts to take up the gap as the discs thin and the pads wear. But it's a deep scraping noise, not a clunk, and usually happens when cornering, and particularly during maneuvers such as reversing it becomes noticeable. If it's a clunk occuring on taking up drive after braking, I'd bet it's either a wishbone or a wheel bearing, but a bearing would be exhibiting some more noises.

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