Suspension problems??

**VAG_4ever** · 07-28-2008 10:31 PM

Hey guys, so when I go over bumps there is a metal clicking noise coming from the wheels, it kinda sounds like if a bolt was loose and the washer was rattling.. However, I checked everything to make sure nothing was loose and everything seemed to check out ok.. any idea as of what this could be??

i have h&r springs on the car.

pic for fun

**aaaudiprotein** · 07-29-2008 12:27 AM

Nice car :)))
Does the sound remind you of a lot of coins shaking in your glove compartment or some liek that?
Might be anything, check the control arms (bushings) if u can.

**czero** · 07-29-2008 03:51 AM

I have this same problem in an 02 a4 3.0 quattro, that is completely stock.

**wolfdog** · 07-29-2008 07:32 AM

See my post #9.... #9.... #9.... #9....

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223698

**gtimart** · 07-29-2008 07:34 AM

x2, probably your brake pads. Had this, and it got worse when I installed my coilovers. Changed my brakes this weekend and that noise disappeared.

**1/4 scale** · 07-29-2008 08:48 AM

You need a BBK - that's the problem

**VAG_4ever** · 07-29-2008 10:47 AM

so it's not causing any harm to the brakes or suspension?? im fine as long as i can deal with the noise right?

**gtimart** · 07-29-2008 12:55 PM

Lived with it for around 8 months before changing my brakes. It that's your issue, it can be left that way.

**czero** · 08-06-2008 04:57 PM

oh sweet stuff, I was worried I'd have to like change out the control arm or something.

**doublezero30** · 08-06-2008 06:21 PM

i had a knock when i did my springs/shocks and turned out i forgot a washer on top of the strut mount which acts as a spacer so they wouldnt knock around.

**dpatel** · 08-06-2008 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by czero

oh sweet stuff, I was worried I'd have to like change out the control arm or something.

If the noise goes away when you lightly tap your brakes than than it's most likely your pads. Try it going up a hill, down a hill, and on level ground.