Clunky steering when braking/accelerating

[Mikes91]

I've noticed that I have some sort of movement in my steering components when starting abruptly from a stop or stopping moderately.

I had a front end job awhile back... lotsa new parts. Ball joints, steering gear, steering pump, tie rod ends, springs, etc.

Also have a clunk under the hood when making tight left turns... sounds like it is coming from the left/front wheel area. Have a dragging brake there that hits once per wheel revolution... not sure if this clunk is related.

 

[towcat]

Got any movement between the caliper and the spindle assy?

 

[Mikes91]

Got any movement between the caliper and the spindle assy?

Prolly. I'll see what I can do to check. Got no tools and no time.

 

[towcat]

mike-
just for S&G take a look on the inside of the tire assy and make sure the rubber/metal caliper slide retainer is present. On a loose caliper/spindle the caliper retainers can sometimes work themselves off.

 

[Mikes91]

mike-
just for S&G take a look on the inside of the tire assy and make sure the rubber/metal caliper slide retainer is present. On a loose caliper/spindle the caliper retainers can sometimes work themselves off.

Sho 'nuf... I'll have a look this weekend. Thank you for the tip.