Clunk noise when braking?

2019 HONDA CIVIC

65,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

ELIMAK

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When i hit the brakes going slow, either forward or reverse some clunk sound comes from the front end.

Jun 29, 2023 at 7:45 PM

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It sounds like you have a brake caliper slide bolt that has fallen out or is loose, to be sure let's raise the front of the car and remove the wheels, these guides should help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/wheel-removal-and-re-installation

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

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Jun 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM

ELIMAK

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Oh my, I never thought to even check the caliper bolts. My left side bolts were loose. Thank you so much you saved me a lot of time and a headache of going to a mechanic.

Jun 30, 2023 at 11:50 AM

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Jul 1, 2023 at 11:19 AM

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