Say Goodbye to Brake Pad Clunks clunk when braking

A front end clunk that's annoyed me for a while thought I would show you guys out there what's going on and if you want to see how I've fixed it then please comment and I'll make that video for you
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[@grainofsalt4934]

It’s always some bullsh*t you have to constantly deal with when you own a car.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I totally agree it sucks sometimes

[@dumisaninkosi8988]

🤣🤣🤣True

[@tfairley1187]

I bought an E46 about 18 months ago and it’s been never ending work 😂 done most myself so I hate to think how much I’d have paid in garage fees 😮

[@Jcab24]

You’re not lying, just replaced my rotors and pads, had two tires mounted, did an oil change, changed the front transfer case and rear differential fluid and guess what? Had a knocking noise this morning when slowing down.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s not what you need after spending lots of money doing all those bits to your car :(

[@lexisvhi3134]

Real helpful! It’s the small things the big replacement videos don’t detail about

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Anything I can do to help everyone out their with cars I will try and show everything :)

[@historyfriend]

Thanks mate this problem has been driving me nuts with my Mitsubishi Outlander

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

It’s been bothering a lot of people buddy so your absolutely welcome , after market pads are the worst offenders for this noise

[@asukaj]

Thank you man! I took my car from garage where I changed brake pads and heard this loud clunking noise from my front left wheel. Only when I was reversing and braking at the same time to park. I took it back to the garage and changed suspension, bushes,arms and whatnot but the noise is still there. I spent 1500E and the noise is still there. I finally think I found what was causing it.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey buddy thanks for the comment hopefully I’ve helped you sort your noise 😀😀😀

[@asukaj]

@@TheVWMechanic_official I am now 97% sure this is the problem. Now my question is, is it ok to drive with this or should I go and completely change the pads and tell them to secure them better?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Usually it’s the pads are a little bit smaller if they aren’t genuine ones

[@Patrickw678910]

Was going thru the same thing ball joints, stabilizer links next was control arms. And it's on a subaru, so nothing comes off or out easy. Same front left tire only when braking in reverse. Pads are original subaru pads with 120k miles sooo gotta be the issue. And only had one anti rattle clip out of four on the front.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@Patrickw678910 it’s crazy what knocks actually turn out to be

[@TheRCBiker]

I've got the same issue with my MK7.5 Golf GTI. Up/down pad movement causing clunking when driving on rough surfaces. What are the shims you mention you have fitted/made?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey buddy Thankyou for the message, I made the shims pretty much out of shims for another model of vehicle I had in my tool box which can be done as long as it’s safely or you can swap the pads out for better quality ones as that’s why there is movement in them

[@GIOX96K]

hi, have you solved it? I have the same problem on the GTI 7, I changed pads twice (different brands) but I didn't solve it

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@GIOX96K I made these shims for the pads I had fitted and this cured it and then I fitted genuine pads from Volkswagen without the shims and I haven’t had a problem since :)

[@GIOX96K]

​@@TheVWMechanic_official How did you attach these shims to the pad?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@GIOX96K this sit on the carrier buddy not the pad…but I made them myself it’s not something you can purchase for this car

[@jdog165165]

I heard a little duck quack when this guy stood up around 5:16...Lol!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Better out than in 💪

[@jdog165165]

Out is always better! Appreciate the video and info. My 2014 Passat has 195,000! Love my car!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@jdog165165 you know it buddy and that’s awesome they are good cars when maintained well :)

[@jed7200]

My Evoque has been making hella bang similar to this for 2years since buying it. Been told by several garages can’t find anything wrong in suspension or arms etc. This is probably what it is, so loud, seems to be worse/louder at low speeds. Do you think just buying decent quality front brake pads and having them changed over would potentially fix this?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

If it’s sounding similar to this then it won’t hurt to get some decent pads buddy particularly if yours of are the cheaper end of the scale

[@NaushilSures]

Thanks for the video, our Honda accord is doing the same thing when braking. sound is coming from front drive side. Please share your video with the customised bits you've made. Thank you

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey, Thankyou for the feedback all my customised bits are brake pad shims taken from other vehicles and made to fit the Octavia, they make a world of difference

[@Dnasty1]

Thanks for this video... it would have been great to hear the sound beforehand. I think I am having the same issue... when I let off the brake and drive forward very slowly I get a noise that sounds a lot like dropping a wrench on concrete. I think that is one of my pads clanking around a bit when the caliper releases. I just installed new pads so I am not sure how this could be. Was the cause of your issue the pads were just defective size and didn't fit the caliper properly? Will this noise go away when the pad material wears down a bit?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I wish I could get these noises sometimes but it’s difficult diagnosing and filming on my own haha local laws and all that…this noise was a solid clunk when applying the pedal for the first time that journey forward or backwards because the pad tabs were too small and leaving a gap causing the clunk

[@elitegirlgameshare8756]

I just completed a rear brake disc change on my VW Golf GTD MK7, when i am driving i am hearing a knocking noise at all speeds but the noise goes away when i apply the brake. The brake pedal feels fine and the braking itself is brilliant. The only think i can think of is i used a wire brush to remove rust where the brake pads sit, could this have caused the brake pads to be too loose and if so what can i do to stop this. My brake pads do not have clips like the ones shown in the video. Thankyou.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the message I would say there is an issue with the pads either being incorrect for the vehicle or not of good quality re check everything and make sure everything is tight and in the correct place

[@lexenvy9389]

Can you feel the clunk in the brake peddle? As I have exactly the same issue but I can feel that in the peddle as well

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Yeh pretty much feel it in your feet yep

[@kogilenpillay5856]

Need help put in new pads and rotors getting n grating sound almost only when braking slowly ,never happens at high speed I even put in the old pads back bt still the same could it be a suspension issue polo vivo

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Check for anything touching parts of the brakes it shouldn’t be when everything is built up

[@syeddanish598]

I am getting continuous noise exactly similar to this while applying break not just once it repeats continuously , is it the same problem? Please let me know.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Could well be the pads are to small for the car just by being cheaper brand

[@nigelcallow4509]

Hello mate,so just wondering about your shims and how you made them,and if they are still working,I have the same issue on my mk2 vivaro,changed pads twice now and the clunking is still there and it's really bad,it's defo the pads,any info on yours would be great as mine looks like the identical set up.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I just made them out of brass that I had lying around in my tool box buddy and a grinder and they were there the whole time I had them pads in but now I’ve got genuine pads as they were very similar in price and no shims needed

[@nigelcallow4509]

@TheVWMechanic1 cheers for replying back,did u just hook the shims over the top.part of the pad??

[@berto371rr]

I just replaced my front brakes and calipers ,slider pins and the rubber boots. Now the left front makes a clunking noise when I go over bumps also. The right side don't make the noise.. back of brake pads. Not sure what is goi g on

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Did you use genuine pads or aftermarket? This could be the reason for your noise as aftermarket pads are ever so slightly different in size so they have extra movement which will clunk and knock

[@njo6973]

Sounds like it could be my pads doing this too. I have a 2019 tiguan and have replaced the rear disks and pads. Now i get a "clunk" when braking below 5mph in 1st and in reverse. Do you reckon its my pads doing this? I can't feel any play (but not stripped them down to check)

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Yeh it’s usually due to after market brake pads being ever so slightly different in shape and size which allows the movement in the carrier

[@njo6973]

@TheVWMechanic1 what a pain in the ass!!! Cheers for the video mate, very helpful👍🏼👍🏼😬

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@njo6973 your absolutely welcome buddy thanks for the nice comments and hopefully I’ve helped you :)

[@agedretainer]

Mine clunk when I release the brake, is that same issue? it only clunks when i'm on unleveled surface and release the brake pedal.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Could well be the same issue yeah

[@sabirali-lc8xp]

Thanks I was tired of my suspension frequent inspection due to this issue

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hopefully your all sorted now Thankyou for the message :)

[@brymoTube]

My tiguan makes the same exact noise. Today my EPB stopped working and I was wondering if this noise could have anything to do with it

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

If a clunking noise has caused something to stop working I reckon you’ve got a bigger problem possibly with a caliper

[@brymoTube]

Update: turns out the EPB button was bad (probably spilled something on it). Replaced it and its working fine.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s great news Thankyou so much for the feedback :)

[@Texas_Made_]

Love your accent😂❤

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Thanks brother 🥰

[@theknow7557]

I have the same issue with my Dodge Charger. Not a safety issue, however annoying. I have to slow roll over the smallest of bumps. Gonna swap out pads and hardware with aftermarket parts to see if it goes away. Will let you know if it works.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That sucks doesn’t it and the slightest noises are the worst yeh keep me posted for sure I love to learn about different brands

[@theknow7557]

@@TheVWMechanic_official Done! Went to AutoZone and picked up their Duralast brand, replaced the old pads, hardware and the noise is gone. The Duralast brake hardware/retaining clips are different than OE with a tab that keeps the pad in place. Very pleased!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s fantastic news and a great result Thankyou for letting me know

[@bilokenneth]

Were you getting a single clunk at slow speed or it was continuous rotating noise when pressing on the brake?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Single clunk at low speed only normally get it once going forward and then it will do it again when your braking in reverse

[@user-pv4ch7vi7k]

I have replace abs unit for my car santa fe 2007, 2.7, 4WD, EPS, abs type s/w 60303 ver 0204. And bleed air from wheels. The problem. Is clunk sound Inside abs unit when press break at low speed. No signal abs light, the abs working good as break, the problem only the clunk sound. So please could you advice me how solve this problem. Thank you very much for your help.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the comment did it do this clunk before you replaced ABS pump and is the pump you’ve just fitted brand new or a used part?

[@user-pv4ch7vi7k]

@@TheVWMechanic_official abs is new one, the clunk is happened after install the new one. We replace the old one due to one of the tapes get off.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I wonder if you have a faulty abs pump

[@sohilcena5926]

My verna 2007 .. in slow speed its noise like Tik tik tik cont.. as u show in video.. only when slow speed.. caliper pin is greased,rotor is fine,but 1 mounting cllip is broken down one.. what should i do for this noise..? I alrdy changed caliper pins

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey. thanks for the comment, there shouldn’t be anything broken on your braking system I would recommend this being repaired and everything working before you can diagnose

[@sohilcena5926]

@@TheVWMechanic_official that W plates where break pad is sitting 1 is broken.. is that a reason for noise.??

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

It could be as the actual name for them are anti rattle shims so it could well be your pads rattling around because of this missing clip causing your noise

[@sohilcena5926]

@@TheVWMechanic_official ok ill replace this part.. then ill reply .. thanxx for ur time

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

No problem Thankyou for the comments :)

[@williamtolleson3912]

Is it normal to have this same issue at slow speeds, but you feel the pedal move slightly or give a subtle kickback when you hear the noise?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the comment I wouldn’t say it was normal no it could be that you have non genuine pads fitted that are slightly smaller causing this issue….best to have it checked over to make sure it’s safe

[@jimnguyen3481]

Had the same issue bro. I use a plastic concrete anchor and wedged a total of 4 in different spots. No more issues. Cheers

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

There you go buddy aslong as it’s safe

[@alonzofernandes1795]

Hey bro. I used that high temperature grey silicone for this lol. So annoying!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

If it works lol your on to a winner :)

[@1984tasha]

I have the clunk aswell on my seat leon. One single clunk and only in reverse. I can also feel it through the brake pedal. Would this be my issue?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Could well be yeah…..when did you notice the clunk and has it had any brake work done

[@1984tasha]

Started two days ago. I've stripped them all down checked all the bushes and everything now. Four hours graft but it's all sounding sweet now. No more clunk. Still not 100% what it was though.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Cars are odd sometimes haha but I’m glad your sorted :)

[@txag2022]

Did you make a pt.2? I have this exact problem w my 350Z and it's so annoying. I know that nothing is structurally wrong but I really want the noise to cease. Thanks for the video.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey buddy I didn’t get round to making a part 2 but usually you will find pad knock is down to after market pads as they are slightly different in shape or size they have a big gap that causes a clunk

[@txag2022]

@@TheVWMechanic_official you mentioned shimming them with a copper piece. Can you advise me on that process and what you used? Thank you.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Made my own shims using cutters and grinder to sit nicely in the carrier (you would only need to do this if the pads are genuinely to small for the carrier I.e aftermarket parts) I’m a professional and it’s something I wouldn’t recommend doing without experience

[@markbellingham4536]

Part two please

[@Twongz_does_anything]

Ive had both my rear disc and pads replaced. Whys this only happening on one side??

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

More than likely the lads of choice are slightly different in size to the genuine ones giving a little to much room to move

[@Twongz_does_anything]

@@TheVWMechanic_official but why is only one side moving?

[@JBERNABEL]

Having the same issue after changing brake pads i brought it back to the shop & they tried to tell me it’s because I need new rotors smh

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the comment. That will be poor quality pads that have been fitted

[@Chris-lz7sx]

why didnt you show us how you adjusted the clips rather than say you adjusted the clips

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Because I was making the clips myself i was using a grinder and I didn’t think it would make for good watching but always looking to improve my videos wherever I can so all feedback is good feedback

[@wild8757]

You could’ve at least showed us what the clips look like after you made them

[@markbellingham4536]

Thank you 🙏 young fellow much help

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Your absolutely welcome I didn’t get chance to film a part 2 matey but I made my own shims and absolutely silent

[@ishworirish]

I have exact same noise from my rear left, Honda CRV.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Frustrating isn’t it, even tho you know nothing is broken it’s so loud

[@kawilifezx10r23]

Mine only does this when the car has been sitting a bit and only happens the first few times I brake when getting out of my parking spot. Went crazy checking my suspension. Gonna go see if this fixes it I'll be back.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Keep me posted ;)

[@shabbirakolawala]

@kawilifezx10r23 I have the same problem with my car. It only happens for the first few times while taking the car out of the parking lot. What did you find?

[@j.gotsnkrs]

Same

[@kawilifezx10r23]

Rear caliper slide pins were dry as a bone wore grooves in exterior carrior bracket. Lubed it all up clean up bracket. Reduced noise feom rear it few and far in-between now. I do have a worn rear flex disk (guibo) also so I could be getting some noise from that also. I'll keep yall posted if I ever get it to go away completely

[@TheDarvec1]

I was surprised when I did my sons Mk6 Golf after the caliper seized...no brake hardware either.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

It’s a bit poor isn’t it

[@asianstud7]

Would one be able to hear the clunk when turning as well?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

If they are really bad you could but it’s more likely to be going from forward to reverse and vice versa

[@asianstud7]

@@TheVWMechanic_official I see. Thanks n

[@ericerection]

I have a vw too and it clunks whenever i brake and accelerate from a stop but then it goes away until i brake again.. 😑

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That is usually caused by after market brake pads as they are ever so slightly smaller on the mating points it gives them enough room to make the clunking that your hearing

[@ericerection]

@@TheVWMechanic_official maybe you're right, i just changed my pads and rotors and reset the spring clip but its just god awful to hear. Idk what to put in there.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

You could make your own shim kit but i can’t give that as advice as it’s not a genuine repair so hasn’t gone thru the correct testing and safety checks

[@ericerection]

Turned out to be a bad strut. The brake clips too did the trick.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s a good result although a costly one I’m glad your sorted now Thankyou for the comment

[@michaelj3414]

Those metal clips you adjusted are the low pad indicators (squealers) and are supposed to go on the inside of the rotor and not shoved in there like that. You put your pads in backwards, mate. lol

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Before commenting you should absolutely make sure what your saying is correct ;) have a pleasant day

[@jacobjp5799]

the other parts of 1290 videos, did not see any uploads ... eagerly awaiting

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

What do you mean matey?

[@jacobjp5799]

@@TheVWMechanic_official my bad . this was ment for another channel ... sidenote; i am sure it was written on the intended channel (but it was shown in yours )

[@TheMKTube]

4:48 sorry what grease?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

High temp lithium grease

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

Makes me wounder if some aftermarket pads maybe better 🤔

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I couldn’t agree more mate I only buy genuine to not have this issue but this has opened my eyes a little

[@ivanrowland6353]

Who really is worried , if you know what it is live with it or shim it out end of

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Most people would be concerned about a knocking noise coming from their brakes

[@TheHairyHouseWife]

@@TheVWMechanic_official I agree that movement can't be good , and will causes stress and wear and even weekness with it keep rubbing backwards and forwards

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Exactly that matey

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

I got the same noise on my brand new subaru forester and dealer told me it's the brakes pads moving up and down and that's normal. I only get this noise on reverse.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

There should always been a tiny bit of movement otherwise the pads wouldn’t be able to slide but there shouldn’t be that much that you can hear a big clunk when your reversing

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

@@TheVWMechanic_official so some clunking is normal? It's not loud but I can hear it. I saw more subaru owners reporting the same clunk

[@Thefilmyfamily786]

@@TheVWMechanic_official also the sound is only audible on reverse

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@Dhruvpuri2050 it must be normal to that car brand and model if there are many people reporting it either that or Subaru are working on a remedy for it

[@Qqqq-gf9ow]

My VW Jetta is doing the same thing when I just changed pads.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Bad design isn’t it

[@markellisdaniels6574]

Please show me how to solve the clunking

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Essentially I made my own shims to take up the slack caused by non genuine pads just being a little bit shorter

[@Lloyd_606]

mine is only when im backing up.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Does it then do it again after backing up once you’ve gone forward and tapped the breaks for the first time?

[@craigkidman]

Had this on a skoda octavia vrs shit new pads and them anti rattle clips sorted it but they flatten the clip on heavy breaking and rattle again vw Germans eh 😅

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Keeps me in a job 😂😂😂😂

[@nelsonwilliams47]

I just changed my brakes having the same problem.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

You could well be suffering from after market pads being smaller therefore creating a bigger gap so the pad can move in the carrier

[@steve8803]

I have a brand new subaru. Brought it in to dealership with the complaint that I am getting a knocking sound from the suspension area. They got back to me, confirmed my complaints, told me it's my pads and they can't fix it. Then tried to slap me with a diagnostic fee. Stealerships!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s not good service at all unless they are waiting for a fix from factory

[@steve8803]

@@TheVWMechanic_official he said there is no fix, and it is "normal for all of their vehicles". So he said because the manufacturer will not pay, I have to. I complained about how ridiculous it was that I have to pay for an issue that they confirmed to be present. After some back and forth, they never charged the fee. But the service manager boldly stated that he will be marking my file as a difficult customer. So I guess I can expect poor service any time I enter their dealer.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

@steve8803 mate fair play to you for standing upto them if they wanted to argue it then they shouldn’t of said there’s an issue but I’m glad your the winner on this one

[@imlucabasso]

I didn’t understand, did you use fat? What fat?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

I used grease buddy

[@imlucabasso]

@@TheVWMechanic_official ok, But what kind of grease? Brand ? Thank you

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Triple QX EP2

[@imlucabasso]

@@TheVWMechanic_official Thanks

[@imlucabasso]

@@TheVWMechanic_official Sorry, another question, in the video you said that you fixed the Clips, in what way?

[@b00gymans]

I came for the title but your kid in the window stole the whole show away from you buddy 🙂

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s my camera girl she is an absolute asset to this channel so I’ll totally let her steal the show on this one :)

[@algijura]

is not up to wag…is the brake pads maker not sticking to the exact standards request from wag.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Patent parts are ever so slightly different causing this issue

[@TOTO-ALG]

Genuine pads never do that I’m always buy cheap discs and genuine pads

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

That’s exactly right :)

[@kjhnsn7296]

Replace the clips where the pads are seated.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Mk3 octavias don’t have conventional shims buddy

[@yodamaster202]

Plase..Just say it.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Say what buddy?

[@alexanderhorne869]

Grease your slider pins

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Everything greased correctly I was just showing the clunk on camera

[@turbowank16v]

Im hoping this is same with my audi a4 b7 model.ive a hateful clonking noise when only going slow over small rapid bumps.its doing my tits in.not a noise when going fast or over big bumps.cars had new top mounts.shocks springs both anti roll bushes and link arms the lot and noise is still there.so im hoping its this.

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the comment it’s a proper annoying thing trying to track down a clunk as your aware by what you’ve had to replace already

[@RubixAmerican]

I got the same problem . 2017 skoda octavia with 1.6 cr tdi is the patient. It have ATE discs and brake pads with shims. So many ppl have this noise, but i didn't find the solution for that. (13.0460-7303.2 607303 this is my brake pads number)

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

The aftermarket pads are just a touch shorter causing this movement in the carrier

[@RubixAmerican]

@@TheVWMechanic_official Ah sooo.... it has been changed about 2000km before, so i will buy the factory one after it. Thank you!

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Yeh makes sense to me…no point in wasting money :)

[@RubixAmerican]

@@TheVWMechanic_official Can you tell me which grease did you use?

[@TheVWMechanic_official]

Hey thanks for the comment the best grease to use is lithium mounting grease if you Google that you will find the best one local to you