More Noises!

[blanchardkeith]

Have had the whole front end done on my 75. STill had thumps thuds and knocks on the front driver side. and little brake noise on pass. front. Well loosened the engine mounts and let the engine settle, readjusted the bushing, and control arms. Most noises gone. Now I have a metal knock when I am slowing down from 30-0 on the front passenger. It seems brake related. Every time I get my mech. friend in there as well to hear it it doesn't make the noise. Like passenger weight inhibits it. My little boys weight at 50 lbs it does make it. Nasty little metal knock. Any ideas?
Thanks
Keith

[mbouse]

top mount of the shock absorber is not tight enough

[So Cal Mark]

let your mech friend drive the car with your boy in it

[kilrwail]

I suggest you check out the two large vertical bolts that hold the upper control arm to the crossmember. Their nuts can loosen over time, allowing a rocking motion fore and aft which results in a clunking sound under braking.