Clunk when braking
I have a problem with my oldsmobile bravada (a GMC Jimmy/Chevy Blazer clone) that I'm trying to diagnose. The problem is a clunk sound on the front passenger side and a "bump" feeling when I brake somewhat hard. The steering wheel will usually also try to turn slightly to the right when the clunk occurs. When this happens, the car also goes a bit to the right if I'm not holding the steering wheel straight. And it seems to "unclunk" when I release the brakes after coming to a stop. I took a video of the front passenger side wheel and suspension assembly when the clunk (sounds more like click in the video) happens:
http://it.tinypic.com/player.php?v=24zevbk&s=7
A month or 2 ago, I replaced the inner tie rod ball joint on the driver side when I noticed the ball was coming out of the socket and had chewed up the rubber root. (I noticed that when I went to check it after feeling some unusual play in the steering wheel.) Everything seemed Ok for a few weeks (maybe because I didn't use the car much) then I noticed the clunk problem. The tie rod ends on the passenger look OK and I greased them and the other ***** joints while I was checking them out. The rubber bumper on the passenger side control arm is all chewed up, but I don't think that's the cause of the problem, maybe just a side effect of it. Let me know if you have any ideas...
Thanks!
http://it.tinypic.com/player.php?v=24zevbk&s=7
A month or 2 ago, I replaced the inner tie rod ball joint on the driver side when I noticed the ball was coming out of the socket and had chewed up the rubber root. (I noticed that when I went to check it after feeling some unusual play in the steering wheel.) Everything seemed Ok for a few weeks (maybe because I didn't use the car much) then I noticed the clunk problem. The tie rod ends on the passenger look OK and I greased them and the other ***** joints while I was checking them out. The rubber bumper on the passenger side control arm is all chewed up, but I don't think that's the cause of the problem, maybe just a side effect of it. Let me know if you have any ideas...
Thanks!
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