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milesr3

Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 873

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Keswick Green

Cracking sound from each corner when wet

This has happened two or three times now, first from the front offside and from each rear corner. When wet, after splashing through puddles or pressure washing round the wheels I hear a sharp cracking noise when pulling away or when braking. I imagine that the axles are trying to twist and something is moving. Could be the springs or a bush? It sounds like the kind of crack or sharp tap you get from a rattling brake pad and stops when it dries out. Have had a look round underneath and everything seems to be where it should be.

Probably just a case of TADTS, but would be good to know if something needs tightening.

5th Jul 2014 8:44pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Do you leave the vehicle stood for a little while after washing?

It could just be the brake pads sticking to the discs and the bang you hear is then releasing as you drive off. Happens more with high metallic content pads.

7th Jul 2014 1:19pm

milesr3

Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 873

It's not from the pads sticking (rusting) to the disks; my Elise does this.

The cracking / knocking is not a one-off either, it happens every time I pull away or come to a halt; at least for a few minutes until things have dried out. My initial thought was that it was the springs moving on the platforms.

7th Jul 2014 2:51pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
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2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Time to check your bushes and fixings and A frame ball joint. Steve.
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7th Jul 2014 4:20pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

Sintered pads in a Lotus can be quite amusing, especially if it's a third/fourth car and only used on high days and holidays!

Can you rule out the handbrake sticking?

Definitely not TADTS.

7th Jul 2014 5:54pm

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