Hi,
when I start to reverse in my '94 ZX 1.9D, I get a noticable knock, almost like some play is being taken up. Going forwards, there is nothing. It feels like something is worn. Before ripping it apart, is this a classic, known problem with ZXs. I'm wondering if its strut bearings or lower ball joins.
Advice gratefully received.
ZX front suspension knock on reverse
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This may well be the same knock BX owners experience when they stop, then reverse. The noise in their case is caused by a slight looseness in the front calipers. When they brake, going forward, the brake pads are pushed to the bottom of the caliper. Then when they reverse, the pads are dragged to the top, causing a knock. If this is the source of your noise, then it's nothing to worry about.
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