Clunking sound when I brake?

When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound.
The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this
is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike

"Gooserider" wrote in message
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When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide)
says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike
Are your screws loose. No joke intended

On Mar 21, 11:50 am, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound.
The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this
is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike

My guess, uneven braking surface.

Gooserider wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair
guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Loose headset.

On Mar 21, 1:50 pm, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound.
The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this
is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike

Is there a dent in the wheel? You might not be able to see it easily,
but feel it with your finger while spinning the wheel.

"Gooserider" wrote in message
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When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide)
says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike

I had this once and it was the joint where the rim is joined, slight
difference in the surface.

On Mar 20, 9:50 pm, "Gooserider" wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking sound.
The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair guide) says this
is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Mike

Brake hitting the rim seam, if it has one? If so, a little emery paper
to make it smooth-

On Mar 20, 11:37 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
Gooserider wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair
guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Loose headset.

That's certainly worth a look. Especially if there is an absence of
grabbing or roughness in the braking action (as caused by an uneven
seam, etc.).

"Bill Sornson" wrote in message
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Gooserider wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair
guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Loose headset.

Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner! Yes, that was it. After you suggested
this I checked the Park Tool website and they also described the problem as
a loose headset. I followed their directions and now the problem is gone.
Thanks, Bill.

Gooserider wrote:
"Bill Sornson" wrote in message
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Gooserider wrote:
When I apply my front brake firmly, there's an intermittent clunking
sound. The wheel looks to be true. My repair book(Bicycling repair
guide) says this is a dent in the wheel. Any other ideas?

Loose headset.

Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner! Yes, that was it. After you
suggested this I checked the Park Tool website and they also
described the problem as a loose headset. I followed their directions
and now the problem is gone. Thanks, Bill.

I always say "loose headset". It's my thing. :-)