Rattle/Clank when driving through cracks or bumps on roads?

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
179,000 MILES • 4.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEN FIGUEROA
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Hi, I’m hearing a rattle/clanking type of noise only when going through cracks or bumps on the road and noise stops when I press on the brake even slightly and does it again when brakes are released so it seems like it is something Brake Caliper related probably but don’t know what exactly could be, also when I brake hard for instance a sudden stop for a red light and basically holding the brake down hard and when I release I can feel like a thump and hear a clank. Hope someone can help me with this, Thank you. Attached below is a video of the noise. I hope it can be heard. You can hear it good halfway and toward the end of the short video.
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Yep, thanks for the video. I would remove the tire that is making the noise and check the brake caliper, it sounds like one of the bolts fell out and the caliper is loose, please check the image below to see what I am talking about, also here is a guide as well:

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

On a side note, I see your account has 3 other questions that were never posted, did you have a problem with the site or? Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response.
Jun 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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