What Causes the Front Wheels to Make a Clicking Sound When Turning?
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The reasons for the front wheels making a clicking sound when turning are as follows: 1. Disc brake noise: This occurs when the brake shoe support plate, damping spring plate, or guide plate of the disc brake is damaged, deformed, or detached, causing the gap between the brake shoe and the caliper support frame to increase, leading to mutual impact and noise. You can visit a repair shop to fix the deformed parts or replace the detached ones. 2. Front suspension ball joint noise: This happens when the gap between the ball joint and its seat becomes larger, causing severe looseness, which results in intermittent and irregular noise in the front axle area. It is necessary to go to a repair shop to replace the parts.
I had this issue with my car before. When turning the steering wheel, there was a clunking noise from the front wheels, like a metallic grinding sound, which really startled me. Later, after checking it myself, I found out it was due to worn-out steering ball joints—the parts there had become loose, making noise under the load of turning. If not repaired in time, it could affect steering control or even lead to loss of control. I drive a lot on bumpy roads, so the wear was faster. I suggest you check the chassis mounting bolts and suspension system—have a repair shop inspect it with a lift. Drive gently in daily use, avoid sharp turns, and ask the mechanic to apply some grease during maintenance to extend the parts' lifespan. This kind of problem is quite common in older cars. Address it early to avoid major repairs and ensure road safety.
