Knock, Knock

duggiesmith · Post by **duggiesmith** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:03 pm

The Elise has developed a bit of a knocking noise.
It's more noticeable at slow speeds and stops when the brakes are applied.
My thoughts are something to do with the brakes
Rear disks and were replaced and pads all round at the beginning of March. Also had both front lower balljoints replaced.
Anyone got any ideas what I should be looking for?

tut · Post by **tut** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:06 pm

Who's there?

tut

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:36 pm

Pad retaining springs are probably upside down or you need buffers for the pads

duggiesmith · Post by **duggiesmith** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:27 pm

Cheers Stephen (and Tut

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Next question - would this be something I should be able to sort myself (no technical skills) or should I leave it to the professionals?

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 6:34 pm

Easy peasy
The retaining springs are on the front and should push the pads up. If they are pushing the pads down remove the pins and turn them round.
If that doesn't fix it stick some buffer pads on the callipers.
Have a look here under noises.
http://elise-faq.info/index.php?title=Brakes

woody · Post by **woody** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:52 pm

The other thing to check is make sure the top bolt on the rest calliper hasn't worked lose.

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:57 pm

I'm sure Woody means rear. It's wine o'clock on a Sat after all

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