Strange noises while braking...

[zman]

I just started noticing some strange noises just before I come to a stop. It sounds like it is either the rear suspension or the rear brakes. The noise is kind of a creaking/popping noise that very evident right before the truck stops (lower speeds). The harder I brake, the louder the noise.

Any ideas?

Steve


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2001 2500 SLT QC LWB 4x4, AT, 3. 54 anti-spin, tow package, camper special, snow plow prep, travel group, SRW, RKE, fog lights, bright white / agate
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A-pillar mounted VDO Vision EGT/transmission temp/boost gauges, Mopar Performance transmission pan, EZ, Westin nerfs, Alpine tunes, silencer ring?, Reese Titan V hitch, Cody GN hitch, 20+5 14k gooseneck trailer

Great Lakes TDR

 

[RankRam]

Never had problems with the brakes but I would try adjusting the rear drums, it's easy to do and might be the problem.

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99 2500 QC SB 4x4 5sp 3. 54 LSD 285/75/16 Rancho 9000s A. R. E. Camper Shell etc. etc.

 

[Dane]

Check for a busted rear brake shoe or a shoe that has lost the lining.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Guest00]

There is a TSB on rear spring poping or squeeking. It applies to most all Dodge trucks. Had it done to other halfs 2k Durango.
It is the spring shims ( plastic spacers at end ot leafs ) need repalacing.

 

[nunya]

Hey! Just had the same kinda problem with the noise... ended up it was my right front inside caliper/rotor. piston was hanging up, toasted it! 31,000 miles and the local Dodge dealer replaced both sides..... no questions... and no more brake pull. i did the same deal of checking the back brakes 1st also, sure sounded like they were the "weakest link"

 

[zman]

Well, I still haven't figured out what is going on with this yet and it is driving me nuts. I've had the rear drums off and everything looks ok. I adjusted the rear brakes, but it is still making the same popping/creaking noise that I described above. Almost sounds like it might be axle wrap. Checked the U bolts, but everything seems to be tight.

Any other ideas???

Steve