Hi,
I have been having a peculiar problem with my new Honda Accord 2007. From the parking lot, when I put the vehicle in reverse, go back a bit, shift the gear into drive mode and start going forward, there is a clicking noise from below (not really sure whether it is from brakes or brake pads). The noise comes only when I start driving forward in the above-described steps. Sometimes the clicking noise is loud and clear and sometimes it is low.

The service person says that it is something to do with brakes and brake pad adjustment and it is normal. Somehow, I was not quite convinced with his reason. If anybody knows the reason, please let me know.

Thanks

 

shouldn't be a normal thing when its coming that often.

i'd take it to the dealer and have them check it out. they'll do it for free, ur cars under waranty.

 

I had a similar problem with going forward and reverse and hearing a periodic click sound from the frontal area of my car. In fact, I'm still driving on it. I have been told to get the condition of my axel and CV boots checked. If anything, have that underbody checked...and the problem with DIY on the CV boots is that it can get messy. Hope that helps.

 

I traded in my Mustang that had a similar noise for an Accord with zero miles then discovered the same noise! Honda explains it as the brake calipers grabbing and ungrabbing the rotor. It makes sense if you think about it, but every other car in the world doesn't have that noise, you would think Honda would eliminate it.

 

that problem start in my 03 accord. went to the dealer service, they said it was normal. here is the reason:

"the brake pads switch positions (depending on the rotation of the rotors) thats why they make that noise)

seems pretty stupid why honda would build something like that.

and another thing is that even w/ few weeks old brake pads, they squeak and their reason:

"they are semi-metalic and they will squeak. its normal"

i'm probably gonna get rid of this accord.

 

Proper brake-prep (correct shims and shim-grease) will prevent sqeaking issues. Using OEM, or equivalent, brake pads will also reduce the chance of noise. Some people don't even run shims on their Honda pads without noise problems.

Some of it could also have to do with the condition of the braking system like the pad retainers, etc. but even with old, high-mileage cars you shouldn't have squeak/squeal issues if you have the correct shims and grease them properly. (Caliper grease works if you don't have the specific shim grease).

It's almost shocking to me how many mechanics will overlook these basic things when changing brake pads.

Never noticed the clicking-noise issue myself, but haven't spent much time with newer cars. I'm assuming caliper design and pad material would be the main reason that it might be more common on some newer models. :hsdunno:

 

Yeah I had similar problems too...there's that clicking sound...sometimes sounds like..."cluck"

People said it's common...so i'm not worrying about it...not yet hopefully