DougW

L.W. ("ßill") ------ III did pass the time by typing:
> I can't imagine why the parts counter guy suggests front calibers
> for a "clunk" noise.??

Sounded a bit odd to me as well. If calipers are clunking it's usually due
to worn mounting bolts or bushings, both cheap and easy to fix. Then usually
they don't "clunk" but rather just cause abnormal (unequal) pad wear.

> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> I would replace that one broken link before spending another cent on it!
>>
>> I do not think the 'extra' parts are needed nor do I recommend changing
>> calipers because that opens up a whole other issue with brake fluids,
>> master cylinders that can/will fail while bleeding, etc...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

DougW

L.W. ("ßill") ------ III did pass the time by typing:
> I can't imagine why the parts counter guy suggests front calibers
> for a "clunk" noise.??

Sounded a bit odd to me as well. If calipers are clunking it's usually due
to worn mounting bolts or bushings, both cheap and easy to fix. Then usually
they don't "clunk" but rather just cause abnormal (unequal) pad wear.

> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> I would replace that one broken link before spending another cent on it!
>>
>> I do not think the 'extra' parts are needed nor do I recommend changing
>> calipers because that opens up a whole other issue with brake fluids,
>> master cylinders that can/will fail while bleeding, etc...
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Becker

On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 09:00:48 -0800, L.W.------ III wrote:

> I can't imagine why the parts counter guy suggests front calibers
> for a "clunk" noise.??

It was actually a few guys on jeepforum.com. Several had a mechanic
suggest they replace their calipers for a "clunk" similar to mine, and when
they did it cured it. I'm not really sure what the logic is or why it
would cause a "clunk". Maybe a lazy/spongy caliper? O_o

I've been having other brake problems anyway (squeaky and pulsating, even
with new rotors), so for $18 a pop after core, I figured what the heck.
The brake fluid is orangeish with lots of black floaters. Hopefully
changing it doesn't cause problems with the master cylinder, but it seems
like it's ready to me. This is all pretty much a last ditch effort. After
this it's going to a mechanic :(

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Mike Becker

On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 09:00:48 -0800, L.W.------ III wrote:

> I can't imagine why the parts counter guy suggests front calibers
> for a "clunk" noise.??

It was actually a few guys on jeepforum.com. Several had a mechanic
suggest they replace their calipers for a "clunk" similar to mine, and when
they did it cured it. I'm not really sure what the logic is or why it
would cause a "clunk". Maybe a lazy/spongy caliper? O_o

I've been having other brake problems anyway (squeaky and pulsating, even
with new rotors), so for $18 a pop after core, I figured what the heck.
The brake fluid is orangeish with lots of black floaters. Hopefully
changing it doesn't cause problems with the master cylinder, but it seems
like it's ready to me. This is all pretty much a last ditch effort. After
this it's going to a mechanic :(

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 09:00:48 -0800, L.W.------ III wrote:

> I can't imagine why the parts counter guy suggests front calibers
> for a "clunk" noise.??

It was actually a few guys on jeepforum.com. Several had a mechanic
suggest they replace their calipers for a "clunk" similar to mine, and when
they did it cured it. I'm not really sure what the logic is or why it
would cause a "clunk". Maybe a lazy/spongy caliper? O_o

I've been having other brake problems anyway (squeaky and pulsating, even
with new rotors), so for $18 a pop after core, I figured what the heck.
The brake fluid is orangeish with lots of black floaters. Hopefully
changing it doesn't cause problems with the master cylinder, but it seems
like it's ready to me. This is all pretty much a last ditch effort. After
this it's going to a mechanic :(

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:49:38 -0600, Mike Becker wrote:

> Picked up some parts today. I got a complete set of sway bar bushings plus
> some new links. The guys on jeepforum.com suggested that it might be the
> calipers so I'm going to go ahead and replace those too. I'll be sure to
> post back afterwards if I'm able to solve the problem.

Well, it's better, but not completely fixed. After I replaced the calipers
and flushed the system with new fluid, the rapid "clunk-clunk-clunk" while
going through turns went away. However, I still had a single "clunk" every
once in a while. I replaced the sway bar frame and link bushings, but that
didn't fix it.

The remaining clunk usually happens when I'm in reverse, but it also
happens when going forward. I don't necessarily have to be turning at all.
Since there's still a clunk but the type and cause have changed after
installing the calipers, I assume it's related to the original problem.
I'm going to drive on it for a few days and see what it does.

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becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:49:38 -0600, Mike Becker wrote:

> Picked up some parts today. I got a complete set of sway bar bushings plus
> some new links. The guys on jeepforum.com suggested that it might be the
> calipers so I'm going to go ahead and replace those too. I'll be sure to
> post back afterwards if I'm able to solve the problem.

Well, it's better, but not completely fixed. After I replaced the calipers
and flushed the system with new fluid, the rapid "clunk-clunk-clunk" while
going through turns went away. However, I still had a single "clunk" every
once in a while. I replaced the sway bar frame and link bushings, but that
didn't fix it.

The remaining clunk usually happens when I'm in reverse, but it also
happens when going forward. I don't necessarily have to be turning at all.
Since there's still a clunk but the type and cause have changed after
installing the calipers, I assume it's related to the original problem.
I'm going to drive on it for a few days and see what it does.

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:49:38 -0600, Mike Becker wrote:

> Picked up some parts today. I got a complete set of sway bar bushings plus
> some new links. The guys on jeepforum.com suggested that it might be the
> calipers so I'm going to go ahead and replace those too. I'll be sure to
> post back afterwards if I'm able to solve the problem.

Well, it's better, but not completely fixed. After I replaced the calipers
and flushed the system with new fluid, the rapid "clunk-clunk-clunk" while
going through turns went away. However, I still had a single "clunk" every
once in a while. I replaced the sway bar frame and link bushings, but that
didn't fix it.

The remaining clunk usually happens when I'm in reverse, but it also
happens when going forward. I don't necessarily have to be turning at all.
Since there's still a clunk but the type and cause have changed after
installing the calipers, I assume it's related to the original problem.
I'm going to drive on it for a few days and see what it does.

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Romain

The calipers were the main noise makers?

Ok.....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Becker wrote:
>
> On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:49:38 -0600, Mike Becker wrote:
>
> > Picked up some parts today. I got a complete set of sway bar bushings plus
> > some new links. The guys on jeepforum.com suggested that it might be the
> > calipers so I'm going to go ahead and replace those too. I'll be sure to
> > post back afterwards if I'm able to solve the problem.
>
> Well, it's better, but not completely fixed. After I replaced the calipers
> and flushed the system with new fluid, the rapid "clunk-clunk-clunk" while
> going through turns went away. However, I still had a single "clunk" every
> once in a while. I replaced the sway bar frame and link bushings, but that
> didn't fix it.
>
> The remaining clunk usually happens when I'm in reverse, but it also
> happens when going forward. I don't necessarily have to be turning at all.
> Since there's still a clunk but the type and cause have changed after
> installing the calipers, I assume it's related to the original problem.
> I'm going to drive on it for a few days and see what it does.
>
> --
> becker;
> email = remove the fruit;

Mike Romain

The calipers were the main noise makers?

Ok.....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Becker wrote:
>
> On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:49:38 -0600, Mike Becker wrote:
>
> > Picked up some parts today. I got a complete set of sway bar bushings plus
> > some new links. The guys on jeepforum.com suggested that it might be the
> > calipers so I'm going to go ahead and replace those too. I'll be sure to
> > post back afterwards if I'm able to solve the problem.
>
> Well, it's better, but not completely fixed. After I replaced the calipers
> and flushed the system with new fluid, the rapid "clunk-clunk-clunk" while
> going through turns went away. However, I still had a single "clunk" every
> once in a while. I replaced the sway bar frame and link bushings, but that
> didn't fix it.
>
> The remaining clunk usually happens when I'm in reverse, but it also
> happens when going forward. I don't necessarily have to be turning at all.
> Since there's still a clunk but the type and cause have changed after
> installing the calipers, I assume it's related to the original problem.
> I'm going to drive on it for a few days and see what it does.
>
> --
> becker;
> email = remove the fruit;