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Bitbear
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just noticed a speed-dependent clacking sound coming from the front wheel when the brake is applied. The sound slows and stops as I roll to a stop. It sounds like something hitting as it goes through the caliper but the rotor looks good and I don't see anything out of the ordinary. It doesn't pulse or seem to affect braking and I don't hear anything or detect anything amiss when I roll forward on the garage floor with the brake lightly applied.

What am I likely looking at? Is this a dangerous condition? Your help would be greatly appreciated!
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Toecutter
Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 03:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Did you check rotor at the mounting points for free-play? It is possible that the rotor is sticking at one of the mounts and the interface between the rotor and mounting hardware needs to be cleaned up, and exercised by hand a bit.
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