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nka203 · 07-29-2007, 04:05 AM

few days ago while i was reversing my rear right brake squealed for a bit then stopped, i wasn't touching the brake pedal, it was just rolling back. then today it worsened and now it happens everytime i reverse, and also when im driving i hear somewhat like a rattle can noise. i checked the brake fluid level, its close to max level, and there's plenty of pad material left. i included a vid to show what i mean.. i'm turning my rotor with my hand with car jacked up, thanks and please lend me some help!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQ-YkPmghM

cdlong · 07-29-2007, 06:37 AM

it sounds like a shim is dragging or something. make sure the shims that sit on the bracket are lined up properly.

nka203 · 07-29-2007, 09:49 PM

bump! help please

Kaotik25 · 07-29-2007, 10:04 PM

yeah take cdlong's advice and check for the shims, they often squeal if there's not enough lub.

Sickcarzdriver1 · 07-29-2007, 10:07 PM

umm are you sure the brake pads arent low. i mean is wear indicaters touching the rotor. oh just a heads up squealing in intervals like that on you rotor may be warped rotors.thats besides the squealing

nka203 · 07-29-2007, 11:32 PM

mmk thanks for the advice. wheres a good place i can get axxis metal master brake pads?

*zerooath* · 07-29-2007, 11:33 PM

if you recently did a 5 lug swap check and make sure the dust sheilds arent rubbing the rotors..

mine rubbed and i just got a tire iron and bent the dust sheilds back.....you can also cut them off if you'd like.

markyboi · 07-29-2007, 11:50 PM

it could also be that the caliper piston are seizing up

***S14DB*** · 07-30-2007, 01:06 AM

Pull your hand brake a couple times.

nka203 · 07-30-2007, 02:08 AM

k found the problem, yep u guys were right, the safety metal thing was touching the rotor. i ordered a set of new pads, but i need to drive the car for a few more days, is it ok if i just cut the safety metal a bit so i dont hear the noise anymore?

Kaotik25 · 07-30-2007, 02:51 AM

umm yeah u can shave it off so it wont cut into the rotor but would take the car lightly. Hey just a suggestion but look into Hawk brake pads. They are affordable and good pads.

pbcstylez · 07-30-2007, 01:20 PM

check to see if you have damaged your rotor already? if the shim has been dragging against your rotor for some period of time it may have already scarred it.

07-29-2007, 04:05 AM	#1
nka203 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	*Brake/Rotor squealing problem, with vid* please help!** few days ago while i was reversing my rear right brake squealed for a bit then stopped, i wasn't touching the brake pedal, it was just rolling back. then today it worsened and now it happens everytime i reverse, and also when im driving i hear somewhat like a rattle can noise. i checked the brake fluid level, its close to max level, and there's plenty of pad material left. i included a vid to show what i mean.. i'm turning my rotor with my hand with car jacked up, thanks and please lend me some help! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQ-YkPmghM __________________

07-29-2007, 09:49 PM	#3
nka203 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	bump! help please __________________

07-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#6
nka203 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	mmk thanks for the advice. wheres a good place i can get axxis metal master brake pads? __________________

07-30-2007, 01:06 AM	#9
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Pull your hand brake a couple times. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

07-30-2007, 02:08 AM	#10
nka203 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	k found the problem, yep u guys were right, the safety metal thing was touching the rotor. i ordered a set of new pads, but i need to drive the car for a few more days, is it ok if i just cut the safety metal a bit so i dont hear the noise anymore? __________________

07-29-2007, 06:37 AM	#2
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it sounds like a shim is dragging or something. make sure the shims that sit on the bracket are lined up properly.

07-29-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah take cdlong's advice and check for the shims, they often squeal if there's not enough lub.

07-29-2007, 10:07 PM	#5
Sickcarzdriver1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston(for now) Age: 38 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	umm are you sure the brake pads arent low. i mean is wear indicaters touching the rotor. oh just a heads up squealing in intervals like that on you rotor may be warped rotors.thats besides the squealing

07-29-2007, 11:33 PM	#7
zerooath 98 Kouki Slicktop. Tip Dealer! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi! Age: 36 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you recently did a 5 lug swap check and make sure the dust sheilds arent rubbing the rotors.. mine rubbed and i just got a tire iron and bent the dust sheilds back.....you can also cut them off if you'd like.

07-29-2007, 11:50 PM	#8
markyboi Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it could also be that the caliper piston are seizing up

07-30-2007, 02:51 AM	#11
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	umm yeah u can shave it off so it wont cut into the rotor but would take the car lightly. Hey just a suggestion but look into Hawk brake pads. They are affordable and good pads.

07-30-2007, 01:20 PM	#12
pbcstylez Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay Age: 40 Posts: 2,110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check to see if you have damaged your rotor already? if the shim has been dragging against your rotor for some period of time it may have already scarred it. __________________ parking lot pimpin... Seller Feedback here: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ight=pbcstylez