2013 370z, 6000 miles and already with light squeal?!?!

zilverbullet · 06-05-2013, 11:16 AM

I started noticing a light squeal yesterday while cruising at lower speeds, coming to a slow, and when i turn my steering wheel clockwise.

I did some research and some people are saying it could be brake metal touching or possibly an issue with the springs and struts. I have swift springs installed but I don't think that is what is causing the problem.

The squeal is similar to this video but nowhere near as intense:

370z brake squeal - YouTube

Any thoughts before I take it to the stealership?

fonzo179 · 06-05-2013, 11:26 AM

D@mn. Sorry for your troubles brother. Hope you find a quick solution for the Z.

Chuck33079 · 06-05-2013, 11:40 AM

It's got 6k miles. I'd take it to the dealer and tell them it's their problem. It's too new for it to be having issues.

zilverbullet · 06-05-2013, 12:45 PM

Alot of people on the 350 forum seem to be getting this issue. A handful 370z but with 20K+ miles so this is definitely of concern.

Thanks for the suggestions, will give an update later today.

1st · 06-05-2013, 01:23 PM

They are right about the dealer in having them deal with it since its under warranty and it being a 2013 with 6k. The problem is what dealer is kind enough to help. If you had a cbe I don’t see them giving you hard time. Cai maybe if you got a cell after a G3 install. As far as suspension after a spring install I don’t see them assisting due to the amount of components needed to be removed to install and align/adjust. If I were you I would still take it in to the dealer play dumb like you never lowered it since the swift drop isn’t as aggressive as like an H&R drop and have them lift it and inspect it. So let them call you out on it who cares.

DEpointfive0 · 06-05-2013, 04:28 PM

OP, this is really not a big issue... I wouldn't waste my time at the dealershit, and trust me, I'm a whore for taking my car in and getting a loaner and letting them deal with problems.

If you'd like, text me and I'll give you a detailed step by step on how to fix it with $5-6 without a day burned and without the hassle of the dealershit
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06-05-2013, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	2013 370z, 6000 miles and already with light squeal?!?! I started noticing a light squeal yesterday while cruising at lower speeds, coming to a slow, and when i turn my steering wheel clockwise. I did some research and some people are saying it could be brake metal touching or possibly an issue with the springs and struts. I have swift springs installed but I don't think that is what is causing the problem. The squeal is similar to this video but nowhere near as intense: 370z brake squeal - YouTube Any thoughts before I take it to the stealership?

06-05-2013, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It's got 6k miles. I'd take it to the dealer and tell them it's their problem. It's too new for it to be having issues. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-05-2013, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	OP, this is really not a big issue... I wouldn't waste my time at the dealershit, and trust me, I'm a whore for taking my car in and getting a loaner and letting them deal with problems. If you'd like, text me and I'll give you a detailed step by step on how to fix it with $5-6 without a day burned and without the hassle of the dealershit (31O)eight nine three-42O7 __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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06-05-2013, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 20	D@mn. Sorry for your troubles brother. Hope you find a quick solution for the Z.

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zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Alot of people on the 350 forum seem to be getting this issue. A handful 370z but with 20K+ miles so this is definitely of concern. Thanks for the suggestions, will give an update later today.

06-05-2013, 01:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	They are right about the dealer in having them deal with it since its under warranty and it being a 2013 with 6k. The problem is what dealer is kind enough to help. If you had a cbe I don’t see them giving you hard time. Cai maybe if you got a cell after a G3 install. As far as suspension after a spring install I don’t see them assisting due to the amount of components needed to be removed to install and align/adjust. If I were you I would still take it in to the dealer play dumb like you never lowered it since the swift drop isn’t as aggressive as like an H&R drop and have them lift it and inspect it. So let them call you out on it who cares.