Hello everyone. I have problem with my 08 TL Type S. I hear the clinking noise coming from the front brakes. It sounds like break pads are hitting the caliper every time when I am driving over rough roads. I went to the dealer 5 times past 3 months, and still no luck! They did changed rear dampers, struts, front break pads and upgrade shims, but the noise is still there. Is there any way to fix this problem? Thanks for listening.

 

Have they checked the control arm bolts and other suspension parts for tightness? Could be a suspension knock rather than brakes.

 

Hi Trew. Well, first I thought that the noise came from the suspension, but when I push the break-peddle, I didn’t hear the noise. So I believe it has to be the breaks.

 

Not necessarily true. When you apply the brakes, the force of the vehicle stopping can put a load on the loose suspension component which may stop the noise.

Not saying you're wrong, but just pointing out some other possibilities.

 

You are right, very good point. I will be going to the dealer this coming tuesday, I hope thay fix it this time. Thanks for your info. I will let you know soon.

 

check ball joints and end links then check control arms and tie rods

 

Thanks, I will.

 

sway bar connectors too, and the position of the sway bar-

I had a car where the sway bar would hit the control arm, only in certain situations
Of course the dealer could not replicate and replaced replaced replaced until one tech finally noticed the missing stripe of paint on the edge of the sway bar- the contact point for two metals rubbed the paint off
Seems they had been mounted a little off center for a number of VINs- I drove another car on the lot and demostrated the same problem to them!

 

I had 07 TL-S and I had same issue.. plus many others... No luck with that car.. wish you the best!!

 

Good morning everyone. It has been three days since my car was serviced, and so for so good. According to the technician, he put new shims and re-bled the breaks. For those people with the same problems, you know what to do! For past three days, it has been pleasure driving my car without that F!@# $%^ clicking noise. I will like to thank; Trew, YeuEmMaiMai, 01tl4tl, and cellowiz for listening.

 

Thanks for the feedback, Rocky. I'm glad you got that noise fixed!

 

I had this problem and a simple break job fixed it.