Hello! I just changed new aftermarket brake pads on my 1997 Maxima. Then I heard weird noies from right rear everytime I hit brake. I went to an auto shop to check out the problem. The guy told me to change back to new original Nissan pads for 120 dollars. He said that may solve the problem. But not guarantee. So should I go for it? Any comments are welcome. Thank you.
2007-01-12 01:55:19 · 7 answers · asked by eastsidewin 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the responses. It is not squeal noise like you scratch your nails on the board. It likes clunk, clunk, clunk. Thank you.
2007-01-12 02:43:45 · update #1
I think one of your new "cheaper" brake pads has come loose from the metal backing. That would be a 3 minute job to check by yourself in the driveway, up on a jack. While jacked up...
Another idea on your rear disc brake... perhaps the caliper piston is having trouble retracting. It just grinds the pad lightly against the disc after you let off the brakes. Dust, dirt, age, high heat distortion from the past useage??? Can you visually watch the piston extend and retract while someone else applies the brake?
If not, jack up that wheel and can you spin the wheel with your hand and listen to the sound as it happens?
We ARE talking about disc brake PADS and not drum brake shoes, I hope? The Maxima was an expensive car in its time. I'm assuming 4-wheel disc?
2007-01-12 02:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
before changing the brake, change the mechanic.
He have no idea of what is causing the problem and yet is asking you to pay 120 for a repair of "I do not know what its wrong"
Is the noise is constant when you brake, it should come from the pad itself.
If the noise is a cyclic clunk, then you can suspect of the rotor. or the hand brake mechanism.
A professional mechanic should be able to tell you what the probable problem is, after hearing the noise.
2007-01-12 02:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by Wrenchmeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a glance on the offending wheel it would want to easily be something uncomplicated, particulary, with the aid of the indisputable fact that's purely one wheel causing the mission. I really have had this earlier and cured it with information from eliminating the pads cleansing each and each and every of the factors and smearing a very small volume intense temp copper loaded grease on the metal shims and piston contact parts. however, have a good look on the disc because even if that's wrongly scored or worn it truly is often the reason. if it truly is the case new disc and pads will be required.
2016-12-02 04:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know who did the job #1 but I would pull the right rear and see if they were installed properly,some people should not work on cars,especially brakes where lives are at stake.If you payed someone to do it they should guarantee their work.
2007-01-12 02:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its only the one side its not it..iv had problems with calipers More often...the also is an anti rattle clip the many mechanics leave out. try to give maximum info.. is it a screech? a clunk? a crunch? all info helps.
2007-01-12 02:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of noise is it.maybe you should check the pad again.could have been put on wrong.
2007-01-12 02:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Bob K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not pay for a "may"
Tell him, if he's not SURE, you won't pay if the problem is not resolved.
2007-01-12 02:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋