» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 405,147 Views | | | | | 10-19-2005, 06:48 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fresno Posts: 6 | Knock in front end when applying brakes Okay guys...at a loss here. I recently upgraded from 16 inch rims to 18 inch rims and replaced front brake pads. Since the upgrade, this noise, a knock, has been getting louder. When I put the car in reverse and start moving, then I apply the brakes, I hear a couple of knocks. Then it no longer knocks if I keep it in reverse and apply the brakes. However, I put it in drive, start moving, apply brakes, then the knock comes again. Its only on the first application of the brakes after switching from drive to reverse or vice-versa. Any comments? I'm thinking it might be the motor mounts? Thanks. | | | 10-20-2005, 05:39 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 465 | check torque on the caliper bolts, as well as the lug nuts. | | | 10-20-2005, 05:55 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | Did you add the plastic center spacers that keep the rims from shifting around? Quote: Originally Posted by pdr01 Okay guys...at a loss here. I recently upgraded from 16 inch rims to 18 inch rims and replaced front brake pads. Since the upgrade, this noise, a knock, has been getting louder. When I put the car in reverse and start moving, then I apply the brakes, I hear a couple of knocks. Then it no longer knocks if I keep it in reverse and apply the brakes. However, I put it in drive, start moving, apply brakes, then the knock comes again. Its only on the first application of the brakes after switching from drive to reverse or vice-versa. Any comments? I'm thinking it might be the motor mounts? Thanks. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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