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2000 Mazda Protege.
Runs fine ... but about a month ago I noticed a "clicking" when I'd slow down from cruise. Clicking happens only after the car is warmed up and has been driven a few miles.
Happens whether or not I use the brakes, but once warm, happens *always* when I slow down. Clicking speed slows as car slows. Happens whether or not the engine is running. Always gets louder if I apply the brakes.
And today's new facet: the clicking now occurs when I turn right (not left) while going about 30 mph, whether using the brakes or not.
I've heard that CV joint boots will crack, and let grease out (and crud in). Result: clicking from "front end". But why would the clicking get louder when I apply the brakes? And friend riding along swears the clicking is coming from rear of car.
Is this a symptom of impending CV joint failure?
I've pulled the rear wheels and brake drums. Found nothing; cleaned and re-installed. No change. Still "clicks" when warm and slowing. Put car on jack stands, spin the wheels, no clicking anywhere.
No looseness in wheels - no evidence of wheel bearing problems.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Tom
Runs fine ... but about a month ago I noticed a "clicking" when I'd slow down from cruise. Clicking happens only after the car is warmed up and has been driven a few miles.
Happens whether or not I use the brakes, but once warm, happens *always* when I slow down. Clicking speed slows as car slows. Happens whether or not the engine is running. Always gets louder if I apply the brakes.
And today's new facet: the clicking now occurs when I turn right (not left) while going about 30 mph, whether using the brakes or not.
I've heard that CV joint boots will crack, and let grease out (and crud in). Result: clicking from "front end". But why would the clicking get louder when I apply the brakes? And friend riding along swears the clicking is coming from rear of car.
Is this a symptom of impending CV joint failure?
I've pulled the rear wheels and brake drums. Found nothing; cleaned and re-installed. No change. Still "clicks" when warm and slowing. Put car on jack stands, spin the wheels, no clicking anywhere.
No looseness in wheels - no evidence of wheel bearing problems.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Tom