ok, i recently got this noise (on my left side front) that sounds like something is flapping or tapping. now, my inner joint on my left axle was broken so i replaced it today and the noise is still there. this noise usually occurs around 35 - 45 mph or right as i come to a complete stop (but very faintly). i checked my brake pads and there fine, they still look brand new. the only thing that concerns me is there is alittle play (after i bolted it down) between the caliper and the pads. i mean to the point that i can shake it alittle. can my caliper be the problem? my car is also lowered on stock struts, can it be that? i checked everything on my suspension and everything is tight and sturdy, i just dont know what to do?

if there's any one out there like me, i can't rest until everything on my civic is running the way it's supposed to be! SO PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! IT'S DRIVING ME INSANE!

oh, by the way its a 1993 dx w/ B16A, on stock brakes. and yes before anyone flames me, i know i have to do a brake swap, just waiting to find a set of rims bigger than my steelies and to have my own garage.

 

maybe its the plastic fender peices . . . . uhh forgot the name for them, they keep water and trash from getting in your door jam, maybe they're losoe and flapping in the wind?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> and to have my own garage.


</TD></TR></TABLE>X-MAS wish #1! Check all the plastic thingies up front.

 

i wish that was so simple but, i have to buy a new one. the one i had broke off all the way, so i have nothing there right now. thanks though!

hello, is there anyone else out there?

 

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YEAH, those are gone as well, you see i hit a racoon and well, as he passed underneath my car he decided to take it with him. LOL

 

I know this might sound stupid but, check your license plates and make sure they are tight. I had this problem once and it drove me off the walls. Like stated above make sure your fender well cover is on securely, they may be missing some clips.

 

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YEAH, those are gone as well, you see i hit a racoon and well, as he passed underneath my car he decided to take it with him. LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>Do you have a "pick-and-pull" near you ?

 

pick n pull, whats that? you mean a junk yard?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pick n pull, whats that? you mean a junk yard?

</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah. But they let you walk around and take what you want. I have an ALL Honda/Acura one about an 1 1/2 hours away from me.

 

yeah theres one about 1/2 hour from where i live, but the honda/acuras that are there get stripped to the bone, and the owner never gives a straight answer when he's going to get more, so basically its a hit - n - miss situation. what are you suggesting that i pull and replace my caliper?

 

BUMP - ANYONE ELSE LIKE TO TAKE A SHOT AT IT?

 

well i have a problem in my EJ1 with a poping noise coming from my pass rear window it an annoying sound whenever i hit a bump and i think i can hear the outside better from over there as well.