That Dont Sound Good!

[v1cky1985 0]

Hi,

was wondering if any1 could help?

 

my pug has developed a clonking noise when i reverse.

its not constant all the time im reversing, happens mayb once or twice!

it doesnt matter if im reversing straight, on lock or anywhere between!

 

any suggestions would b great.

thanks!

[mikeygulley 19 1 Cars]

It could be driveshaft. does it 'klonk' when you pull away in forward gears?

[v1cky1985 0]

Hey,

only when i pull away after reversing but not all the time!

 

doesnt do it if i pull off forwards normally, ie stopped at lights etc!

[richsmells 2]

Worn caliper sliders on the 1.6 Bendix calipers is a common cause of a loud "knock" sound when reversing. I replaced mine with 1.9 items

 

Edit: Plenty of threads about it! http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...p;p=782309&

Edited August 6, 2010 by richsmells

[jord294 91]

iirc, you have a 1.6 gti

 

it could be the front brake pads binding slightly with the discs

 

someone more familiar with the 1.6 brake set up should be able to verify

 

welcome to 205 ownership

[205*31* 0]

mine does this mate only in reverse has 1.6 bendix calipers does sound quite scary at times but read on here its normal as said worn sliders

[v1cky1985 0]

Thanx for ur help guys,

i'll check it out and let you know what happens!!

[monkee87 2]

Thanx for ur help guys,

i'll check it out and let you know what happens!!

 

 

Yay! The Sussex crowd is growing!

[v1cky1985 0]

Think i found the problem?!?! spot the difference!!

 

http://s880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/v1c...nt=Untitled.jpg

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

Are we looking at the split cv boot? If the clonking is due to this you'll need a new joint/driveshaft. I'd still check the brake sliders just to be sure though

Edited August 8, 2010 by Daviewonder

[v1cky1985 0]

im aware of that also, only coz of looking at the sliders! ( another job to add to the list, lol) but the bit that looks a bit like a spanner (part of a slider kit) between 2 bolts on the right hand picture is missing on the left hand picture.......

think some one might of had it apart b4!?!?

Got an MOT soon, not sure if any of this comes into it but id better get a lick on!!

[v1cky1985 0]

Have circled the part and where it should b on the other side!!

dodgy!!

 

http://s880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/v1c...t=1281308501588

[blessed6383 0]

this wouldn't make any difference i don't think but if you need i have some spares pm me ur address and i'll get one out to you this week if i can,

check you have the little spring like clips that go on the brake pads sort of an upside down p shape wire clip and check the sliders as said above