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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Hey guys, I installed a 3.25 inch lift kit about a week ago. I didnt have any problems. Then i went wheeling and ever since then theres been a clicking in the driverside rear near the wheel. When i hear the clicking I press on the brakes and noise goes away for a while. If i go down a big hill and ride the brakes lightly there is no clicking/knocking. I think its somthing to do with the brakes because obviously when i press the pedal the noise goes away. Anyone got any idea what i should check? The noise will click faster when im going fast and slow when im going slow so i though maybe somthing on the rotor or pads? Or somethings hiting?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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it makes the same sounds in neutral too, correct? have you inspected your rotors, etc?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep-creep
it makes the same sounds in neutral too, correct? have you inspected your rotors, etc?
Havent tried neutral yet. What would that tell me? And i will inspect my rotors tonight
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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Bump i need more suggestions
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Checked out the rotors and pads and didnt find anything. Any suggestions?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Checked out the rotors and pads and didnt find anything. Any suggestions?
simple things first retorq everything now that it has had a chance to settle in. touching brakes can mask lots of things because it unloads the weight off the rear a little. I would for sure retorq the lug nuts as well. I would also check for rocks or stones that got kicked up on the chasis some where.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt

simple things first retorq everything now that it has had a chance to settle in. touching brakes can mask lots of things because it unloads the weight off the rear a little. I would for sure retorq the lug nuts as well. I would also check for rocks or stones that got kicked up on the chasis some where.
Already retourqued everything about 10 mins ago but still have it..
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Alright guys pulled the wheel off checked everything again! Still couldn't find anything down there. Retorqued everything again and again! What's the next step? Also in order for the sound to go away I barley have to press the brake pedal. Just enough to engage the pads ever so slightly on the rotor
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:14 AM
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Still having this noise...
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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if you got a camera to mount under your rig that always helps. have you checked the driveshaft boot? it sounds like it's torn and its flapping around.
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