Weird clicking sound

[MRJDM]

Mate Check you break caliper and cheak if it has abnormal play in it..
if the clicking sounds anything like when you go into reverse and the caliper shifts abit then that would be you problem

[tinkerbell]

my car makes the same noise.

but only since i did an engine swap and had the driveshafts out.

once back together, the RHS inner boot started leaking the grease, then a month or two later the noise started...

now it is quite bad, and i am going to replace the driveshafts.

BUT my point is that it ONLY started after the grease came out.

check around your driveshaft boots for black grease, cause driveshafts *should* last way more than 80'000km...

HTH

[civiceg9]

Hey,

I am new to this forum, only just recently purchased my car (DC2 Type R).

I have noticed this weird click sound when ever I take off. Usually only happens once when taking off then will click again when I brake, seems to only happen when the weight of car is shifted forward or back, doesn't seem to make any difference if I am turning or not. The sound is coming from front of car. Any ideas what could be causing this?

BTW car is 2000 Type R with 80k on clock and is completely stock.

Did quick search on here and the only thing I seem to have found is that it could be worn CV joints?

Cheer
Matt

I think is the inner CV join
it wouldn't click when u turn. but under power etc u will hear a clicking sound.
Tigten all engine mounts and bolts, and try again. Best if you can get someone to check it before replacing everything.

[civiceg9]

Nopes, everything is stock. Its just a loud vibrating noise on the front left hand side (EG Hatch) when i take off slowly.. around 1-2k rpm.

Left hand inner CV join, you will need a new CV or a rebuilt (get a new one as is not that much more expensive )

[jaffa_cree]

I think is the inner CV join
it wouldn't click when u turn. but under power etc u will hear a clicking sound.
Tigten all engine mounts and bolts, and try again. Best if you can get someone to check it before replacing everything.

Thats it.
When i turn it has no noise, but taking off in 1st and shifting into 2nd the car sometimes jerk a little because i am still new to manual. The jerk is a sign of not enough gas or letting clutch out too early which means under power. And it is usually at that moment that i hear the clicking sound.

Are replacements of inner CV joins are big expensive job?

If it is the inner CV joints, would prolong driving damage other areas?

[civiceg9]

Thats it.
When i turn it has no noise, but taking off in 1st and shifting into 2nd the car sometimes jerk a little because i am still new to manual. The jerk is a sign of not enough gas or letting clutch out too early which means under power. And it is usually at that moment that i hear the clicking sound.

Are replacements of inner CV joins are big expensive job?

If it is the inner CV joints, would prolong driving damage other areas?

I usually replace it with a new one, not a big job as it usual wear and tear item.

I prolong driving will probably make it wear more faster and the vibration would make the engine mounting and other bolts lose.
Just get it change so that it doesn't annoy u everytime u drive the car.
Let the mechanic have a look at it as they can see and tell you what needs to be replace.

[SKREMN]

my car did that and it was aftermarket pads that fitted where a little loose in the caliper they where a tiny bit smaller then stock and would rattle around in there some of that red glue for the pads help stop it
since i have changed pads and now the noise is gone
only ever did it on acceleration and when i used brake

[spanks]

Is a common problem is ALL model Hondas that the brake pad shifts in the caliper mounting brakets.I cut a piece of brake pad anti squeal shims,hammer them flatter and shape to fit.This always works and doesn't hold the pad to tightly that the pads are holding position after the pedal has been released..

[jaffa_cree]

my car did that and it was aftermarket pads that fitted where a little loose in the caliper they where a tiny bit smaller then stock and would rattle around in there some of that red glue for the pads help stop it
since i have changed pads and now the noise is gone
only ever did it on acceleration and when i used brake

Wondering whether it could be brake pads. I have DBA slotted pads.
My clicking noise only ever occurs when i accelerate or take foot off accelerator abruptly, never on braking.

[jaffa_cree]

Is a common problem is ALL model Hondas that the brake pad shifts in the caliper mounting brakets.I cut a piece of brake pad anti squeal shims,hammer them flatter and shape to fit.This always works and doesn't hold the pad to tightly that the pads are holding position after the pedal has been released..

If this is the issue then great as it isnt a problem at all.
Going to take my car to a mechanic this weekend so i hope they can give me a diagnosis.

[jaffa_cree]

my car did that and it was aftermarket pads that fitted where a little loose in the caliper they where a tiny bit smaller then stock and would rattle around in there some of that red glue for the pads help stop it
since i have changed pads and now the noise is gone
only ever did it on acceleration and when i used brake

Took it to my trusted mechanic today, and boy did it take awhile for him to find the problem. When he drove it he couldnt make the noise appear, so i had to drive it to show him.

Onto the hoist it went, all nuts and bolts tightened, suspension checked and he still couldnt find the source. Eventually he found what he thought was the source, and it is as SKREMN described.

The after market slotted brake pad didnt fit fully into the calipers hence there was some forward movement. So basically every now and then it will fall out of place and cause the clicking sound. But i was really relieved to hear it wasnt a major problem or safety issue.

So does that mean once i change the pads the sound should disappear?

[tinkerbell]

glad it was something simple...