Creaking brakes 2.2DTI SRi..?

[bigdave1701]

Ive done a search but couldn't find anything so.....

When braking at low speeds (10mph-0mph) I get a creaking noise. From just listening to the noise whilst driving, I've been unable to tell if its coming from the front or rear of the car. However, I investigated slightly last night and whilst theres no play in the front wheels, when holding a rear wheel at 12 o'clock and giving a sharp tug, there is a noticeable amount of play and a clunking noise.

Is it likely that the creaking is related to this play? Can anyone point me in the direction of what the problem may be?

Cheers

Dave

[Jezzy]

Your rear upper control arms need to be replaced - they're the banana shaped metal bars with a rubber bush at each end.

[bigdave1701]

Thanks. Is it a hard job to do? Im intending changing the discs and pads very soon so could do perhaps do it at the same time?

[Jezzy]

Thanks. Is it a hard job to do? Im intending changing the discs and pads very soon so could do perhaps do it at the same time?

Not a bad idea to do these jobs at the same time, especially as Haynes recommends unbolting the brake caliper before changing the control arms, to give you more room - although I left the caliper where it is. The best job to combine with the control arms though is replacement of the rear springs. Access to the inner bolt is a lot harder with the spring in place -can anyone comfirm they've changed the control arms without removing the springs?