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by richard_v
Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Brake Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1660

Re: Brake Noise

Not sure if this will help but I had a similar thing happen with my 08 Vibe. Turned out to be the backing plate that really doesn't seem to do anything but keep dirt and water away from the rotors on the back side as you look at the brakes from the side of the car. Try checking all the clearances. M...
by richard_v
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2008 front brakes "click"
Replies: 8
Views: 2955

Re: 2008 front brakes "click" (richard_v)

Thank you to everyone who responded. I will check the torque on the lugs. Now I'm smacking myself for not thinking of that before. Again... THANK YOU, Everyone!
by richard_v
Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: 2008 front brakes "click"
Replies: 8
Views: 2955

2008 front brakes "click"

My front brakes make a clicking sound when I first back up and apply the brakes. Then again when I first apply the brakes when going forward. Almost sounds like there is too much play between the pad strong-back and the caliper supports (not sure what to call them). Anyone else have this happen? The...
by richard_v
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Thank You!
Replies: 6
Views: 2125

Thank You!

I read in the Forum about A/C systems not getting cold enough. That the problem might be an adjustment under the passenger-side dash involving the cable that operates the heater. Sure enough, I got under there and saw that the damper was not fully closing without a slight adjustment to the heater ca...
by richard_v
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:03 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Front disc brakes "clunk"
Replies: 12
Views: 6861

Re: (bull77)

Thanks for the head's up on the right section to go to. It's my first time in one of these forums. So far I am quite please with what I see.Rick
by richard_v
Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Front disc brakes "clunk"
Replies: 12
Views: 6861

Front disc brakes "clunk"

I have 4 Vibes in the family. Mine is a 2008. I am experiencing a pronounced "clunk" from the front brakes as follows:Whenever I back up and apply the brakes without any noises. When I put it in drive, the first time I hit the brakes going forward they "clunk". It's coming from b...