[DML] Re: Odd chatter from brakes *update*

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Correction- I meant the "W" pipe that connects the throttle body to 
the intake manifold. Once you get it off (it is easy) you can lok 
right in at the throttle plates and the decel valves.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Doesn't sound like the brakes. Did you check for a broken motor 
> mount or bad CV joint?
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Payne" <bpayne@xxxx> wrote:
> > Okay, this doesn't make any sense and the noise has become an 
> increasing
> > source of frustration. Here's what I can tell you about the noise 
> so far and
> > what I've checked.
> > 
> > It is a popping/crackling sound that occurs every time I step on 
> the brakes
> > (unless I do it very lightly). The sound does not change, it's a 
> steady rate
> > of metallic pops/crackles that is constant no matter what speed 
I'm
> > traveling. It sounds like it's coming from the rear of the car.  
> I've pulled
> > the brake pads out, inspected the rotors, cleaned everything, and 
> checked
> > that the rotors spin freely without hanging up on anything.  It 
> typically
> > only occurs under braking but I heard it briefly while backing up 
> and while
> > using RPMs to slow down. If I accelerate in first gear but do not 
> shift
> > (letting the engine slow me down) the sound can occasionally be 
> heard.
> > Braking is mostly the only way I hear it. Through normal shifting 
> and
> > acceleration I do not hear it.
> > 
> > I'm thinking it may not be the brakes but why would depressing 
the 
> brake
> > pedal make the noise?  The strangest thing about this is that if 
I 
> shut the
> > car off while driving and get on the brakes, it will not make the 
> noise.  It
> > will only make the noise if I get on the brakes while the engine 
> is running.
> > It does not matter if I'm in any gear or neutral. All four grab 
> evenly and
> > quietly when the engine is off.
> > 
> > This problem has been bothering the hell out of me, not only is it
> > embarrassing I'm afraid something else may be wrong. Could it be 
a 
> problem
> > with the brake booster? With my limited knowledge in this area I 
> would
> > appreciate any suggestions anyone could give. Thank you!
> > 
> > Brandon Payne
> > #2975
> > 
> > 
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