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Mrs Dave's 1.2 has been making an annoying click from the front wheel especially over shallow pothole type surfaces. It's had new discs and pads (nicely bedded in) and recently passed an MOT. So what could it be?
I pulled the brakes apart greased the slider and put some beer pack card under the brake pad ears (pads are really quite loose). No change. Pulled off the drop link to check the ball joints both are stiff so hardly likely culprits. I had an old link used but no signs of wear so fitted that. The click is gone.
Moral - When the front is clicking / rattling, check the brakes (its always good to check the brakes) but swap the drop link for a known good one and get a new pair on order.
I pulled the brakes apart greased the slider and put some beer pack card under the brake pad ears (pads are really quite loose). No change. Pulled off the drop link to check the ball joints both are stiff so hardly likely culprits. I had an old link used but no signs of wear so fitted that. The click is gone.
Moral - When the front is clicking / rattling, check the brakes (its always good to check the brakes) but swap the drop link for a known good one and get a new pair on order.