Hello Scotty,
I have a 2015 Honda Civic with 40,000 miles. When I enter my vehicle while having the parking brake engaged, I will hear a creaking sound. Also when I am driving slow such as in a parking lot and I use my brakes, I will sometimes hear a clunking sound that comes from the car. Is this a sign that my brakes are wearing out and I need to replace them? Or could it be a suspension problem?
Thank You!
No worries. Try to recreate the sound without engaging the parking brake, when you park next time. If it goes away, you have your culprit. But honestly, I wouldn’t bother about it if your parking brake works fine otherwise.
For the clunking at low speeds, since your car was damaged prior to purchase, you’ll have to pinpoint it using this technique, as it could be many things, from your front end to your brakes.
PS. Extremely dishonest car salesman to sell you something with hidden damage! For your next purchase, be sure to have it thoroughly inspected by a good mechanic, before you buy it.
I will be checking out the product to pinpoint that annoying noise that gets on my nerves lol. Definitely will bring a mechanic next time I buy a used vehicle and unfortunately I had to learn the way. Thank you for the advice and response!
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Keep us posted on the culprits for both the creaking & clunking. Good luck!
For the creaking noise during ingress/egress, does it do it even when the parking brake is released, while the vehicle is parked?
The clunking noise could be a lot of things, I’ve had a loose calliper bolt clunk on me, but sounded much worse to the ear.
What all have you had replaced, in the suspension and why (if I may ask)?
Hello, sorry for the late response. I have replaced all the parts because I bought the car from a dealership and it had damage to it that I was not told. It was not until I started servicing my car with an independent mechanic where I found out that the car had damaged control arms and wheel bearings. I knew something was wrong because the car would make a noise at highway speeds. I have fixed most of what was wrong with the car. About the creaking noise. Yes, it only does it when the parking brake is engaged. I am not sure if that creaking sound is normal or if there is something wrong with the brakes. When I drive at low speeds and hit the brake pedal, is when I hear that clunking sound from the car.
When you hear the noise, if you push the brake pedal harder, does the noise go away?
Yes, it is only a small clunk that usually happens when I slow down in parking lots. If I push the brake harder, the clunking noise does go away. It usually only happens once every often. I never hear it when I am driving on normal roads. What worries me is that it might be a suspension problem. I have already replaced the front wheel bearings and control arms. In the rear, I have replaced the shock absorbers. Unfortunately, when I bought the car, it was not in perfect condition.
It seems it is because you don’t apply enough pressure on the brake pedal. Just press the brake pedal harder. I would not worry about it
Yeah, I hope it is just that. and has nothing to do with the suspension components I have already thrown a lot of money into.
Thanks for the response!