Clunk noise, underneath car while braking Options

[Coligion]

I've been having this problem for as long as I've owned the car. When I put the car in reverse, back up, and then go to first gear and the next instance I brake I hear a loud, clunk noise from underneath (pretty sure it's the rear). After the initial clunk has been made, the noise is gone no matter when I brake--as long as I stay in gears 1 through 5. If I go back into reverse and repeat what I said above, I can repeat the noise everytime; however, it appears to be louder on cold-start. I have no idea how to diagnose the problem. My only thought was possibly sway-bar bushings? The front bar/bushings have been replaced with a Suspension Technique bar, but the rear remains stock. I jacked up the car this evening to have a look at the rear bushing and they don't appear to have any damage on them. Any help is appreciated.

This post has been edited by Coligion: Sep 9, 2008 - 9:38 PM

[Havok1997GT]

are you talking about reversing, and going into 1st while still rolling backwards then hitting the breaks after youve already gone into 1st?

[Coligion]

are you talking about reversing, and going into 1st while still rolling backwards then hitting the breaks after youve already gone into 1st?

I'm sorry if I was unclear. This is what happens: I'll put the car in reverse and, say, back out of a parking lot. I stop and put the car in first gear to move forward. I come to a stop sign and have to brake--clunk noise. For whatever reason, going in reverse activates this clunk noise. Once it makes that noise, it will not do it again, unless I put the car in reverse and proceed to first gear and brake. I've also noticed that if I'm on a steep hill and let the car slide backwards (while in first gear with the clutch pushed in) the noise will again present itself when I brake immediately after. I just don't understand what going in reverse has to do with the occurence in this noise. It can be quite loud and embarrassing.