Clanking noise during braking - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

95se · 12-17-2008, 02:54 PM

I have a '95 se and there are 2 clanks coming from the front evertime I brake, once during initial braking and again before coming to complete stop. I have Z32 30mm brakes up front. This noise has been there since about the time I had the pads replaced about 3 yrs ago. I've been told everything is tight in the front suspension and no one can figure it out. I replaced the FLCA's and front TC rods last year with SPL V2's but the noise never went away. I have taken it to a new mechanic since who says the only thing he could think of it being is the pads slipping a little within the calipers because they are moving on the pins or the pins are moving a little within the caliper but the calipers were tight. So basically he said I could try replacing the hardware kit when I get new pads or go back to stock brakes. Anyone have this issue. All other bushings in suspension were checked and looked ok.

thanks,
C

Teddy · 12-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Check to see if the bolt/nut holding on your lower control arm is loose.

95se · 12-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Like I said everything is tight in the front suspension. It's been checked multiple times.

Teddy · 12-17-2008, 03:22 PM

haha sorry I didn't read everything.

chibo · 12-17-2008, 03:58 PM

Coilovers?

95se · 12-17-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibo

Coilovers?

Again I said suspension is stock with exception of the SPL TC V2 TC rods and the front brakes are 30mm Z32 with ABS stock 240 brake package.

*wangan_cruiser* · 12-17-2008, 08:11 PM

engine mounts? since u already replaced all your front suspension. thats the only thing i have left in my mind with play for wear and tear.

12-17-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
95se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 385 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clanking noise during braking I have a '95 se and there are 2 clanks coming from the front evertime I brake, once during initial braking and again before coming to complete stop. I have Z32 30mm brakes up front. This noise has been there since about the time I had the pads replaced about 3 yrs ago. I've been told everything is tight in the front suspension and no one can figure it out. I replaced the FLCA's and front TC rods last year with SPL V2's but the noise never went away. I have taken it to a new mechanic since who says the only thing he could think of it being is the pads slipping a little within the calipers because they are moving on the pins or the pins are moving a little within the caliper but the calipers were tight. So basically he said I could try replacing the hardware kit when I get new pads or go back to stock brakes. Anyone have this issue. All other bushings in suspension were checked and looked ok. thanks, C __________________ z32 front brakes, spl tc rods

12-17-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Check to see if the bolt/nut holding on your lower control arm is loose. __________________ www.realize-jp.net

12-17-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
95se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 385 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like I said everything is tight in the front suspension. It's been checked multiple times. __________________ z32 front brakes, spl tc rods

12-17-2008, 03:22 PM	#4
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	haha sorry I didn't read everything. __________________ www.realize-jp.net

12-17-2008, 03:58 PM	#5
chibo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe and Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,425 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Coilovers? __________________ 1989 S13 \| 1996 S14 \| 2001 E46 \| 2009 ZX6R

12-17-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 40 Posts: 3,539 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	engine mounts? since u already replaced all your front suspension. thats the only thing i have left in my mind with play for wear and tear.