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NateKerr

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Hey all, new to the forums. I just picked up a 2004 Mach 1 the other day and started noticing a loud clattering noise from the front end. Not quite sure if it was making it when I bought it. I can't seem to pinpoint which side it's coming from, and it gets pretty loud over rough roads. There's also a loud knock when the brakes are applied, and when braking the clattering goes away completely. Tried accelerating while braking, still no sound. I'm assuming it's a brake issue, i just want to have a pretty good idea. I'm renting a stall with a lift tomorrow to replace an o2 sensor, so i'd like to be able to address the noise as well. Any advice is appreciated!
 
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Check for a broken shock or spring. Test all your front end suspension bushings when you have the car in the stall. Talk to others while your at the stall. They can actually look at the car.
 
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What he said, had a similar problem that turned out to be bad bushings on the anti-sway bar.
 
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Could be the calipers too. Mine do it . Not sure why this design is so noisy , but they work well.
 
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