thunk noise when backing up

mydogquestion · #1 Jun 6, 2008, 06:46 AM

I have 2001 jeep cheerokee with 4wd and 114000 miles. Yesterday morning drove in heavy rain to work. After 8 hours of sitting in lot went to back up and heard a thunk noise. Thought I hit something pulled up and stopped to look nothing . Backed up again slower wheels seemed to stop. Pulled forward no problem after driving home backed up again no noise. Could it be brake problem. Thanks

kitch428 · Jun 6, 2008, 07:29 AM

I think it was just your drum brakes that got wet and after sitting they stuck while drying off.
Sounds like a no big deal. Brake surfaces will form rust in no time after rain.

mydogquestion · Jun 6, 2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks> Do you think it would be wise to have the brakes checked?

kitch428 · Jun 6, 2008, 08:36 AM

Always a good idea to have brakes 'checked'. They're a safety item aren't they? If it's been a while, then most definitely!
You don't need to have the work done then and there, unless of course, they need immediate attn.

mydogquestion · Jun 11, 2008, 08:02 AM

Well it was brakes ! had front and back done . Now no noise and no sticking.

kitch428 · Jun 11, 2008, 03:55 PM

excellent!



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