Clunk when braking after being in reverse

[arronleeds]

Recently when I’ve been reversing then gone into first and set off and applied the brakes there’s is a clunking noise that sounds like It’s coming from the wheel area, what could it be?

 

[stu_m]

brake pads moving in the caliper?

 

[arronleeds]

Can brake pads just come loose? They have been properly greased etc and they’re brembo pads and disks

 

[LouG]

Greased?
Pads are a slightly loose fit in the calipers to allow for debris build up without causing binding. They all click, but it's usually not noticeable.

 

[stu_m]

I have known pads to knock if they are a bit loose

it depends how bad your clunk is its hard to hear it over the internet

if its very noticeable then I would be heading to a garage to get it on some ramps for a look

 

[arronleeds]

its quite loud tbh, im gonna check myself this weekend, thank for the replies.

 

[LouG]

Brakes usually click, is this a deeper clunk?

 

[arronleeds]

It sounds like metal hitting metal.

 

[LouG]

That sounds right

 

[kiddo]

I don't have sub 8 setup but I have read the sub8 calipers can be more prone to pad movement. Not sure what setup you have?
Pretty sure I've read a similar scenario a while back with one owner asking about knocking when reversing. Don't quote me but sure it turned out to be something other pads. Have you done a search for historical threads? The thread will be old now but defo remember there being one as I think they had trouble diagnosing the issue. Good luck!

 

[xyz]

Had this on one of my Leons after going backwards after going forwards and vice versa - just a bit of movement in the calipers - all normal mate.

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