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Front end "Clunking" upon braking on BJ8

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Subject: Front end "Clunking" upon braking on BJ8
From: Rebeltown@aol.com
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 11:50:53 EDT
Anyone out there experience a fairly loud clunking noise coming mostly from  
the Rt front corner when initially lightly applying the brakes.  Only  occurs 
after driving for awhile and everything is warmed up... Only occurs when  car 
is rolling and will happen repeately as I "pump" the brake pedal  lightly.  
Everything appears tight up front, rebuilt both bearing and brake  assemblies 
up 
front with no change what soever.  Greasing up the fittings  has no effect 
either.  Shocks are tight, steering system appears  tight.  Can "feel" the 
clunking in the brake pedal as this is  happening.  This noise ever come from 
the 
booster itself?  Almost  sounds like a hollow clunking sound.  I'm 
stumped...and looking for some  direction.  Brakes seem to work fine and stop 
straight. 
Thanks    

Gary Shunk  '67 BJ8 #38427 N.J.




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