Technical Knocking during deceleration

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Technical Knocking during deceleration

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On top of everything else that needs doing (rear brakes, rear dampers, new exhaust), my girlfriends lovely Ka (sorry, I know - but it's almost a 500) 1.2 have developed a knocking during deceleration.. Most noticeable from 3000rpm down to 2400rpm. I've had a colleague with me in the car to have a listen as well, and we both assume it might be the RH driveshaft. The knocking disappears if I press the clutch (thus releasing it from gear).

Has anyone experienced anything similar? It's a bit frustrating, as it's only done 80000km...
 
Is there any noises on full lock in either direction ?
When it makes the noise is it very regular and does it change with road speed?
Is it a ticking type noise or more metal thud thud ?
What age is the car?
 
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Haven't checked on full lock, only discovered it this morning.. But you have a good point, will check on full lock!
The noise is regular with rpm, only on coasting (as long as gear is engaged).
It's a thud, not just light ticking.
The car is a 2010, so closing in on 9 years.
 
If it´s the driveshaft, shouldn´t it be speed dependent, rather than RPM dependent ??
If it´s RPM dependent (at different speeds), it should be "before the gears"
 
So the Sound developed on the way back from work. Became consistent, until I pressed.. You guessed it (or well you didn't), the brake pedal.
Jacked the car up when I got home, could barely touch right front disc, whereas the left was fine. Calipers are pretty much brand new (replaced them in October) - but that of course doesn't stop the brake pads from seizing in the carriers.. Simply put, she doesn't drive enough - the car has only done 3300km the last nearly 4 months.
 
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