Hi

I have an '04 Dakota Quad Cab and have been having a small issue with a ticking sound coming from the left front brake. Is this normal for Dodges. The reason I ask is that my old Intrepid used to do the same thing. This only happens when apply high pressure to the brake pedal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

I have noticed that as well on mine! I seems normal to me, I have not notice any difference in braking performance.

 

Is it a clicking like a wheel bearing noise or does it include some squeak?

Not sure if we're talking about the same noise, but mine made a slight tick/squeak with brakes on and turning. I could see where the rivets on the brake caliper clip were lightly touching the rotor 'hat' section. Not with brakes off--there was clearance then. When I had someone press teh brake pedal teh caliper kind of leaned over slightly and the rivets would almost touch the rotor. About a year later the brake pedal started pulsating. I took off the front rotors, which looked pretty good from the front, but on the backside there was major rust buildup on the outer and inner circumference. Also a rusty area right in the middle of pad-swept area. Tried to get the rotors turned but thatt rusty spot did not clean up. Put on two new Chinese rotors ($25 each!) and now smooth pedal, no more ticks/squeaks.

 

Thanks for the comments...

I still have the tick and now my brakes are squealing when I press on them, I think they did something during the inspection because it never squealed before then.

I have another issue now. I have this creaking sound each time a accerlate and decelerate. It is coming from the driver side of the vehicle. I am assuming that is may just be something loose, but I am not sure. Any suggestions???

Thanks