grizz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 a few times recently when I've started up the Zed there has been some resistance to movement, as if the the handbrake is still on. after applying a bit of power, i hear a clunk (from direction of rear wheels), we shudder then get moving, and everything seems to be fine again. today it was particularly bad, to the point where i thought we were going nowhere, but after the same routine and a particularly loud bang we were off and back to normal. handbrake seems to be fine, so i dont think it can be that sticking, i thought maybe a brake caliper sticking or maybe something to do with the traction control locking up rear wheels? have searched the forum but couldnt find anything similar - anyone have any ideas what it could be? i only use the zed max twice a week, so sometimes it can sit for a week or so without being used, and its only happened since it got cold, but that may be a total coincidence. any help much appreciated, dont fancy trying to explain this rather weird situation to the bods in the local dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog518 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yep its the brakes they lock on when they get wet and then sit around without moving for a while! I just pull away very slow if I havent used the zed for a bit! No real need to worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yes, my car often stands for 2 or 3 weeks and I get this pretty well every time. I don't think its Zed related though as my Celica did exactly the same thing after lengthy periods of standing. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizz Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 thanks guys, good to hear its not anything too serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Might want to give the calipers a clean-up and add some copper grease to the back of the pads, shims and caliper sides as you may have got a build up of muck. As others have said, and with most cars, the pads will stick onto the discs after washing/rain/lack of use but when you say a loud bang that sounds a bit more than just the pads sticking for those reasons alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 If possible try not to set the handbrake, just leave it in gear, this should solve the problem. But either way its not anything to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 If possible try not to set the handbrake, just leave it in gear, this should solve the problem. But either way its not anything to worry about +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defianty Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Common issue with a lot of cars if they're left for a while. When the Porsche is in the garage I never put the handbrake on as it's left for weeks at a time. Usually just enough time for the battery to go flat Unfortunately it's a rented garage with no electricity so no trickle charger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt L Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 If possible try not to set the handbrake, just leave it in gear, this should solve the problem. But either way its not anything to worry about mine still managed to do it with the handbrake off after a week of no use had just washed it before tucking it up down the drive when it was freezing so water probably froze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charrold80 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi guys, Mine had the same issue today. The Z had been parked up for almost 5 weeks. Got in, started up, handbrake off.......going nowhere. After applying quite a bit of power, a bit of a bang and creak and away I went. All good. Here's the problem.... Now when I brake, I get a juddering along with a bumping noise that sounds like I'm driving over rumble strips. The noise varies with my speed so is obviously related to the wheels turning. Seems like it is from the rear passenger side, but hard to tell. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi guys, Mine had the same issue today. The Z had been parked up for almost 5 weeks. Got in, started up, handbrake off.......going nowhere. After applying quite a bit of power, a bit of a bang and creak and away I went. All good. Here's the problem.... Now when I brake, I get a juddering along with a bumping noise that sounds like I'm driving over rumble strips. The noise varies with my speed so is obviously related to the wheels turning. Seems like it is from the rear passenger side, but hard to tell. Any ideas? I would get that checked pronto - you may have damaged one of the pads in the process of freeing it from the caliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Hi guys, Mine had the same issue today. The Z had been parked up for almost 5 weeks. Got in, started up, handbrake off.......going nowhere. After applying quite a bit of power, a bit of a bang and creak and away I went. All good. Here's the problem.... Now when I brake, I get a juddering along with a bumping noise that sounds like I'm driving over rumble strips. The noise varies with my speed so is obviously related to the wheels turning. Seems like it is from the rear passenger side, but hard to tell. Any ideas? Read the replies on the thread you posted up here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=45516 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charrold80 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks. Realised I kind of Hijacked this thread so started the other one. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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