I have a 2009 Tahoe LT with a 2 inch leveling kit on the front. This tahoe has about 240k miles and only has a couple issues. One of the issues is that when I hit a pothole with my front driverside wheel I hear a loud rattling banging noise but I do not feel it in my steering or my brakes. If I press the brakes the noise foes away faster. It only lasts a few seconds and is only really noticeable right after I start driving. After driving 5-10 min I don't hear it when hitting a bump. I hope someone else has experienced this and can shine some light on what the problem is. Thank you
Strange Rattle
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Brake backing / splash plate rotted or loose, or something hitting it. Heat shield loose.
if it does not do it when the brakes are applied that's probably a clue to check your brakes, if one of the clips is loose or missing that's all it takes or as mentioned something could be bent a tad and hitting on whatever.
if it's not the brakes get under there with a rubber mallet and start smacking things until you find it
I would use ramps so the suspension is loaded while doing so
if it's not the brakes get under there with a rubber mallet and start smacking things until you find it
I would use ramps so the suspension is loaded while doing so
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If stuff is dragging, that would explain why it goes away in a few minutes of driving. Everything expands and heats up, locking the pads in place. In with @Doubeleive in that you have some brake pad anti-rattle clips/mounting hardware that are missing or worn.
Probably worth a test drive with a number of normal stops. Then jack up the front right away and spin both tires. Or do this as an A-B-A comparison (cold first, hot second, cold again) to see if you have a dragging caliper, bad hose, stuck pads, etc.
Probably worth a test drive with a number of normal stops. Then jack up the front right away and spin both tires. Or do this as an A-B-A comparison (cold first, hot second, cold again) to see if you have a dragging caliper, bad hose, stuck pads, etc.
I found the drag... Rear pads and worn way down so sat I am replacing them. Should correct the issue. May replace brake hoses while I'm there
