Click noise when braking after changing front axle

[willowbrook]

Hi,

I just changed both front axles for my 95 Odyssey. Now whenever I brake, I hear the click sound and my foot can feel it at the brake pedal right before a full stop. This also happens sometimes when I am starting up.
Any insight where to start looking?

Thank you!

[spano]

How hard was the replacement of the axle's? I have a 96 and dealship is looking at $1000 for replacement (Alaska) and I am sure I can do it myself depending on difficulty.....
I am not sure of your problem but would look if the brake calipers were seated correctly. Dealship also mentioned a front alingment nessasary after the work...could that be something to look at?

[willowbrook]

Thank you for your suggestion.
As for changing axles, there are some excellent posts giving detailed instructions. However, things could go wrong in many unexpected ways.
Examples: I broke lower joint boot which costs more than replacing the axle;
I have a hard time putting new axles in (stuck for a couple days), later turned out the the axle I bought (remanufactured) has some flaw on one end and after getting another one, it worked. Now I am having the brake clicking problem...
Having someone experienced with cars around should be very helpful.
Good luck!

[spano]

When I did my axle I bent a part of the heat deflector and the rotor kept catching when I applied the breaks. I took the tire off, jacked the front, rotated with pressure on the breaks and found the problem quickly. I didn't think I was even near that part of the assy, it's pretty flimsey...so you might want to check that type of situation...