I was driving Monday from work and noticed a metal clanking sound when the front end of my TL would go over a bump. Even a dip in the road.
I stopped to check it out, but didn't see anything. It sounded like something hanging loose, but nothing. I also checked for any signs of damage behind the driver's side wheel, but saw nothing.
Noticed it also happened when I would be in gear and releasing brakes from a full stop, though it was more subtle.
Turns out the bottom bolt on the caliper bracket somehow came out. You ever had that problem? I haven't changed the brakes in the 7 months I've had the car -- they work just fine. But I'm assuming either wear caused it (though I seriously doubt it), or the previous owner changed the brakes (or had someone change them) and they didn't tighten the bolts properly.
Checked the top bracket bolt and it was a bit loose, so I tightened it. Checked passenger's side and they were tight as could be.
It's all good now. I was just wondering if any of you have encountered that before?
I stopped to check it out, but didn't see anything. It sounded like something hanging loose, but nothing. I also checked for any signs of damage behind the driver's side wheel, but saw nothing.
Noticed it also happened when I would be in gear and releasing brakes from a full stop, though it was more subtle.
Turns out the bottom bolt on the caliper bracket somehow came out. You ever had that problem? I haven't changed the brakes in the 7 months I've had the car -- they work just fine. But I'm assuming either wear caused it (though I seriously doubt it), or the previous owner changed the brakes (or had someone change them) and they didn't tighten the bolts properly.
Checked the top bracket bolt and it was a bit loose, so I tightened it. Checked passenger's side and they were tight as could be.
It's all good now. I was just wondering if any of you have encountered that before?