Banging brakes

There's a banging noise from my brakes when they're applied - and I get the same when driving off after braking.

The noise is loud and comes from the front wheel driver's side

Asked on 14 December 2012 by maya

Answered by Honest John

Loose or missing caliper pins.

Tags: unexplained noises brakes

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