Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 15:03:47 GMT From: "fro" <fronopsamrlog.comm> Subject: Re: brakes go CLUNK!
I was driving a friend for lunch, and backing up TOWARDS his car and then it went clunk. He JUMPED out of the car to check. Was funny. Unfortunately my Saab mechanic fixed that clunk last time I had my brakes done. No more practical jokes. Kimo Saaby wrote in message <39B85502.E1F1B4AAnopsameja.com>... >PLUS: > >ya gotta love the look on pedestrians (Ford owners???) faces when ya >"clunk" em! haha > > >- Orbitronik > > > >Kimo Saaby wrote: > >> Hi Donald... >> >> I say it's normal. My 1983 Turbo 900 has 341,000 miles and it does it. >> Always has. Always will. >> I consider it to be a cool feature. >> Other guys will tell ya ways you can "fix" that noise. >> But..... >> why fix what isn't broken? >> >> We own the best car in the world. >> Enjoy its character! >> >> - Orbitronik >> >> Spy wrote: >> >> > If I gently apply the brakes when reversing, there is a loud >> > clunk from the front brakes. It feels as if something is shifting >> > position (shoes?). Brakes seem to work ok, its just a rather >> > alarming noise. Is this normal or something to worry about. >> > >> > BTW it is a '87 900i. >> > >> > Donald. >