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I have a 2005 MINI Cooper S Cabrio and recently changed the upper and lower engine mounts to get rid of a knocking noise while braking. Noise went away for a couple of months but now I have a similar knocking noise when backing out of my driveway or when slowing down to a stop. Also happens sometime while accelerating and turning at the same time. Could this be related to worn out control arm bushings?
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05-20-2016, 06:02 AM
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it could be. Or worn sway bar end links.
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05-20-2016, 06:02 AM
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Can you determine what area the noise is coming from? Front/rear? Check all bushings. Control arm, ball joints, sway bar links, sway bar mount bushings, etc.
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