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Old 06-30-2007, 07:03 AM
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Default Noise in reverse

When i put my 00 EX (5-spd) in reverse and back up, there's this mechanical clunking noise untill I take it out of reverse or when the car stops rolling. It's more of a "clack clack clack" than a "clunk" but I don't know how to expain it, haha. Anyways, any ideas? Thanks
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Old 06-30-2007, 10:24 AM
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Default Re: Noise in reverse

Might be your brake pads. One of our racecars does that when we roll it backwards (it doesn't have a reverse gear)..
Is it wheel speed dependent or engine RPM dependent?
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:10 PM
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Wheel speed dependent, and only in reverse
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:14 PM
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Does it change when you turn your wheels while backing up?
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Old 06-30-2007, 01:44 PM
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Im sure you checked axles right?
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Old 07-01-2007, 07:06 AM
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Default Re: Noise in reverse

doesn't matter what direction my wheels are turned, just makes the sound when I'm rolling backwards. The car is driving fine, I can't figure this out!!!
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Old 07-01-2007, 08:20 AM
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Interesting. Grab a friend to walk next to the car and narrow down the location more.
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