My 05 FX4 started doing this thing a few months ago where every time I brake, the brakes make a clanking sound like metal on metal. Its just one single clank and usually happens when I brake somewhat hard. I can feel it in the brake pedal and the steering wheel as well. I have no idea what it could be. I have a 2" level kit and 2" wheel spacers if this has anything to do with it. I recently found someone else with the same issue so I know its not specific to me. Any ideas?

On a side note, besides the brakes, the entire front end makes a "pop" or banging sound when I make sharp turns, especially turns over bumps. It's almost as if the front end is dropping down a few inches or shifting around.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

I had a clank in my front end a little while ago. I guess I didn't get a caliper bolt tight because it had back out so when I hit the breaks or a bump it would rattle against the bracket that holds it in.

 

I'll have it checked out. Thanks

 

also happens if your pads don't have enough grease or enough CLEAN grease between them and the caliper. the pads slip back and forth within the bracket based on the direction of the tire. not harmful at all, just noisy and annoying

 

you can do that yourself pretty easy, just reach behind the tire and feel for four bolts and make sure they're tight