View Full Version : Sigma 1986 GSR FWD Like a early Magna, HELP!
SigmaFWD
15-11-2013, 05:37 AM
When I jam on the brakes it makes a loud bang noise down by driver foot well.
Recently passed New Zealand Safety inspection.
There is play in top of strut if car is jacked up, is this normal? Strut top looks like Oz early magna.
Brake caliper is on tight.
Could it be sway bar?
Thanks for your help.
veeone
15-11-2013, 06:02 PM
Magnas were named Sigmas in other markets as well as Diamante.
Does the noise happen after you take your foot off the brake or as you apply? If after could be the brakes binding and letting go eventually which can make a bang sometimes. I had this happen on rears on a Magna.
Check the pads are secure.
There are three bolts that hold the strut in the suspension tower they should be tight and no play. I think they would have found this on a WOF inspection.
How are the sway bar rubbers as it is possible that you are getting metal to metal contact when you brake.
Do you get any clicking from the CV joints as if they are bad when you brake you may get a noise. Not a WOF issue so they would not fail you.Vee
magna buff
21-11-2013, 09:12 AM
if the struts have play at the top
look for a bent lower control arm or a bent shock
or at the top of the shock is a rubber ring that may need to be replaced
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