> My 96 Civic DX Coupe has developed a "creak-creak-creak" sound when I
> brake hard (from the rear) and from the front (when I turn briskly). My
> question is....what is most likely making the sound...suspension mounts
> in need of lube or a suspension component in need of replacement?
>
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
Get the front lower balljoints looked at. Now!

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slim - 28 Oct 2006 20:57 GMT
>> My 96 Civic DX Coupe has developed a "creak-creak-creak" sound when I
>> brake hard (from the rear) and from the front (when I turn briskly). My
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>
> Get the front lower balljoints looked at. Now!
Thanks TeGGeR®!

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slim - 28 Oct 2006 23:10 GMT
>> My 96 Civic DX Coupe has developed a "creak-creak-creak" sound when I
>> brake hard (from the rear) and from the front (when I turn briskly). My
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>
> Get the front lower balljoints looked at. Now!
My wrench said the drive axles have to be replaced. He can rebuild them
for $165 each.
Any thoughts?

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loewent - 29 Oct 2006 05:12 GMT
too much dough. Its a 1.5 hr job, and brand new they are $100 a side.
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>>> My 96 Civic DX Coupe has developed a "creak-creak-creak" sound when I
>>> brake hard (from the rear) and from the front (when I turn briskly). My
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>
>Any thoughts?
slim - 31 Oct 2006 03:57 GMT
The $165 included installation. I checked around here in NYC. Thats not
a bad price around here.
> too much dough. Its a 1.5 hr job, and brand new they are $100 a side.
>
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>> Any thoughts?

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