SMR350Z Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've had my 350z (03 Jap import) for a few months now and enjoy every minute behind the wheel. When I bought it there was a slight creaking noise from the front right brake/suspension area. I took it into Nissan, who told me it was because the brake pads were not Nissan originals (not a safety issue apparently, just irritating). The noise can be heard at slow speed when you release the brake after coming to a light stop, as if the something is moving as the car rocks back from a complete stop or flicks back from where the discs have pulled them forward once realised (I hope that makes some kind of sense). In the past few weeks the there is some additional noise, sounds like a creaking from the front right suspension, as you go over bumps and drain covers. I just about have to put the car into full lock when revering out of my parking space, could this just be a need for some grease on some joints? Has anyone had similar experiences? Where is the best place to buy new brake pads from? Nissan want a small fortune because they're not UK spec. (there not Brembo's). Can anyone recommend a 350Z/Nissan/Sport specialist in the Portsmouth area or should I just pay the reasonable rates of my local Nissan dealership? As an additional note, it now has 21k miles on the clock. Many thanks Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think before you do anything else put in a new set of pads and try it I have an import and use EBC "red stuff" pads seem OK on my import. cost about £80 for a front set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickya Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think before you do anything else put in a new set of pads and try it I have an import and use EBC "red stuff" pads seem OK on my import. cost about £80 for a front set Lomto is this true with all imports (including GT Brembo pads) that Nissan charge a lot more for pads as car is import. Or is it only expensive for non brembo import pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think before you do anything else put in a new set of pads and try it I have an import and use EBC "red stuff" pads seem OK on my import. cost about £80 for a front set Lomto is this true with all imports (including GT Brembo pads) that Nissan charge a lot more for pads as car is import. Or is it only expensive for non brembo import pads? To be frank I've no idea as I've never been anywhere near a Nissan dealer to buy anything.. I just expect to get my pants pulled down if I frequent them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebar Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 This is a common issue on Fiat Coupes have a look at http://www.fccuk.org/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=F001&Number=142662&Searchpage=1&Main=142546&Words=+beany&topic=&Search=true#Post142662 may be of some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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