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Old 08-13-2010, 06:26 AM
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As the title states, when im coming to a stop I hear a loud knocking from the passenger rear. It has only started doing this after I had installed my 5 speed. A friend told me that one of the brake pads has possibly shattered. But Im hoping for a different answer from you guys. Nothing is loose. Car is a 96 civic ex. Its lowered on egay coils.
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anyone?
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

Rear drum brakes or disc brakes?
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

The eBay coils are also something to consider.
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drum, and the coils look fine, look just like the others.
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If you push down hard on that side of the car, can you reproduce the knock sound?
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barely.
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

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barely.
This tells you to focus on the suspension not the brakes.
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

Thought it was the brakes simply because it made the same sound when the pads in my brothers hatch had shattered. Also the e-brake barely works, have to pull it all the way up for it to keep the car stopped, on flat land, however on a hill. Its a lost cause.
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

time for a conversion to rear disc brakes with new pads and rotors.
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

I couldn't agree with you more!! But i cant find **** anywhere near me! None of the junkyards that have integra's or si's have the whole setup. Its disappointing!
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dont you wished you lived in miami?!
junkyards here is honda heaven...
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

Fuuuuuuuuk. That upsets me.
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have a cold one... and start craiglisting WTB
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Ha, ill get right on that.
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

Originally Posted by ej8ster96
Thought it was the brakes simply because it made the same sound when the pads in my brothers hatch had shattered. Also the e-brake barely works, have to pull it all the way up for it to keep the car stopped, on flat land, however on a hill. Its a lost cause.
Curious as to why your bro's pads shattered. Also, did you figure your prob out yet?
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Default Re: Knocking from rear when braking

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Curious as to why your bro's pads shattered. Also, did you figure your prob out yet?
Not sure exactly on that one. Pads shattered on my other brothers neon too.
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