question for nigel or mark b

as you guys seem to be hot with peugeots.
running a 306 diesel that seems to have a clonk or clicking noise when
braking. have checked all the suspension and its been thru an mot without
a problem. have 226k on the clock and no power steering. its very
disconcerting, but i cant seem to find the problem. can you help cheres

 

Hi,

Not being Mark or Nigel, I'll try something...

Perhaps the sound comes from the front calipers / pads, then.

Regards,
G.T
205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : www.205d.com

 

Yep, GT, just what I was thinking. I believe that the mounting bolts
for the caliper run through metal bushes and wear causing a sort of
clicking noise. Peugeot do a kit of two bushes and four rubber seals
with special grease. You need one kit per side.

 

Hi,

But it should not affect braking capacity I think ?
These last months my '93 205 used to click from left-front caliper when
brakes were warmed up a little (for example, after some city driving). I
have to say I don't really use my brakes - a good proof is the amount of
rust I have on my discs ;-)

One mystery I still haven't been through is I suffered from a front brakes
disbalancing (measure at "MOT" reported 25%), from what I feel is now
solved - I haven't done anything else than changing my timing belt. (fit
myself).

You see, cars are like women : they still have a part of mistery - could
explain why I love cars just a bit less than I love girls

Regards,
G.T
205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : www.205d.com

 

No, I don't think the efficiency is affected at all.

And when you get to my age they are a lot less hassle than women!!

 

Hi,

I don't know. Being waterproof and stainless, surprisingly I'm not designed
to get old ;-)

Regards,
G.T
205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : www.205d.com

 

If this a clicking as you apply the brakes (rather than in synch with
the rotation of the wheel...), then I had something similar in my 205,
and it turned out to be that the bearing surface upon which the pads
slide was rusted up, so the pads moved in a slip-stick motion. Cleaning
and greasing the surfaces solved the problem, although I have to re-do
it every year or so.