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kid_nissan · 10-18-2002, 06:48 AM

Wehn i am backing up, most of the time i hear a grinding noise... its kinda loud also, i looked under my car it is not my exaust scraping, and ideas?... i would like to get it fixed thanks guys
Nick

*drifterx* · 10-18-2002, 09:17 AM

brakes ... same thing happened to me and my friend who also has a 240sx
if the pads r gone it will grind also if your caliper is seized and u have no pads it will do the same......
when was the last time u changed them?
the 240sx  rear pads are a bitch to change so make sure u do it once and get good ones  not like the autozone pad which last for 1/2-1 yr

sheadee240 · 10-18-2002, 03:34 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (drifterx @ Oct. 18 2002,10:17)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">brakes ... same thing happened to me and my friend who also has a 240sx
if the pads r gone it will grind also if your caliper is seized and u have no pads it will do the same......
when was the last time u changed them?
the 240sx rear pads are a bitch to change so make sure u do it once and get good ones not like the autozone pad which last for 1/2-1 yr</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
yup, I'd say it's definately the rear pads, but on the S14 they are really easy to change, might as well get some decent ones any way though, it will save you from doing it again soon, especially if you drive like me.  Buy the shims if they are not all in perfect reusable condition and apply plenty of anti-squeel blue stuff to the back side of the pad to eliminate noises.  The rear pads turn in rather than compress, I was able to simply turn them in with a vise grip, just be careful not to rip the protective but...bam your done

kermit80 · 10-19-2002, 03:53 AM

I get that noise too...although i have PLENTY of meat left on my pads...and it doesn't happen too often....it's sporatic...and i haven't had it recently?? could it still be the seized calipers?? any other ideas??

camppain · 10-19-2002, 11:20 PM

more than likely its your rotors not your calipers if they are not worn. i had this on mine i just resurfaced the rotors and it dispappeared.

could be a siezed caliper to check for that

AuburnRyan · 10-19-2002, 11:36 PM

the reverse "grind" is common enough to be FAQed most places.  check 240sx.org for some more info...search threads here...it's been discussed plenty - usually ends up being (brake) clips that are loose or something.

10-18-2002, 06:48 AM	#1
kid_nissan Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Age: 40 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wehn i am backing up, most of the time i hear a grinding noise... its kinda loud also, i looked under my car it is not my exaust scraping, and ideas?... i would like to get it fixed thanks guys Nick __________________ VROOOOM PHSSSSSS clunk bang...Dammit!

10-18-2002, 09:17 AM	#2
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brakes ... same thing happened to me and my friend who also has a 240sx if the pads r gone it will grind also if your caliper is seized and u have no pads it will do the same...... when was the last time u changed them? the 240sx  rear pads are a bitch to change so make sure u do it once and get good ones  not like the autozone pad which last for 1/2-1 yr __________________ I am GOD!

10-18-2002, 03:34 PM	#3
sheadee240 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CT Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (drifterx @ Oct. 18 2002,10:17)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">brakes ... same thing happened to me and my friend who also has a 240sx if the pads r gone it will grind also if your caliper is seized and u have no pads it will do the same...... when was the last time u changed them? the 240sx rear pads are a bitch to change so make sure u do it once and get good ones not like the autozone pad which last for 1/2-1 yr</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> yup, I'd say it's definately the rear pads, but on the S14 they are really easy to change, might as well get some decent ones any way though, it will save you from doing it again soon, especially if you drive like me.  Buy the shims if they are not all in perfect reusable condition and apply plenty of anti-squeel blue stuff to the back side of the pad to eliminate noises.  The rear pads turn in rather than compress, I was able to simply turn them in with a vise grip, just be careful not to rip the protective but...bam your done __________________ '97 s14 SE with custom intake, 235/40/17s for street, 225/45/15 Kumho race tires for auto-cross, 16 inch studded snows for the winter (he he), S/T sway bars, front strut bar, Rear upper and lower stabilizer bars, Polyurethane T/C rod Bushings, H&R 25 millimeter hub centric spacers, and my favorite... eibach Pro-Kit with KYB GR2 struts.

10-19-2002, 03:53 AM	#4
kermit80 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I get that noise too...although i have PLENTY of meat left on my pads...and it doesn't happen too often....it's sporatic...and i haven't had it recently?? could it still be the seized calipers?? any other ideas?? __________________ 93 240sx...Sportline Springs, KYB AGX shocks, 3 1/2"exhaust, Whiteline Offset Rear bushings, 16" SSR rims, intake, spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Clarion DB625MP3 Deck....2nd 240sx...and waited 6 months looking for a good one with low miles.....wanted NOTHING ELSE....

10-19-2002, 11:20 PM	#5
camppain Will never get banned... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	more than likely its your rotors not your calipers if they are not worn. i had this on mine i just resurfaced the rotors and it dispappeared. could be a siezed caliper to check for that __________________ -=-99 Sentra SE 5 speed-=- -=-95 240 SE 5 speed-=-

10-19-2002, 11:36 PM	#6
AuburnRyan Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the reverse "grind" is common enough to be FAQed most places.  check 240sx.org for some more info...search threads here...it's been discussed plenty - usually ends up being (brake) clips that are loose or something. __________________ '93 Fastback LE - Wrecked '91 Fastback HICAS and LSD - Sold '93 Fastback SE - Current