[W126 Coupe] braking and front of car noise

[David Fatovic]

The engine mounts are original if I am correct.  there
is a small issue with the fan grazing the shroud, just
enough to make the bottom part of the shroud a bit
shiny.  Hadn't thought of the mounts, I will have to
have those checked.  

But when you have your foot lightly on the brake, it
is more of a constant knocking, almost like the
bearings are loose?

David

--- Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi David:
> 
> Check the brake support rods that go from the lower
> control arm rearward to
> the chassis into what looks like an open can near
> the footwell on each side
> of the car.  Mike Ramay did these a while back.  A
> big project in my humble
> opinion but, they are the first suspension parts to
> check based on your
> description.
> 
> By the way how are the engine mounts on the 85? 
> Ever been done?  When you
> look at the fan shroud clips, are they down an inch
> or more where they meet?
> That noise could also be the engine mounts bottoming
> out.
> 
> Why not have the car, with you present, checked for
> suspension wear and the
> mounts checked visually as well.  Should take all of
> 5-10 minutes and a good
> mechanic would typically not charge for an
> inspection and let you know what
> if anything needs repair.
> 
> Dick
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Fatovic" <coloradocroat at yahoo.com>
> To: "MBCOUPES" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:13 AM
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] braking and front of car noise
> 
> 
> > Again on my dad's 85 500 SEL, when you lightly
> press
> > on the brakes, you can hear a clunking sound from
> the
> > front of the car.  Also when you brake hard, you
> get
> > the same clunking, but more when you first hit the
> > brakes and then again when you let off.  Not sure
> what
> > to look for.  The front brakes are fairly new,
> > replaced within the last 6 months.
> >
> > David
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