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 > > > --- > [This E-mail Scanned for viruses by Onlinemac.com] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/