Clunky Noise when rolling to a stop.

Vertigo · 12-30-2011, 03:00 PM

Tomorrow I have an appt at Colonial Nissan in NE Philadelphia to have an issue checked out - a clunky noise coming from what sounds like my rear suspension. I only hear it when braking in the 10mph-0mph range and coming to a stop. It's more of an annoyance than anything else.

When I called to make the appt, the service manager said nonchalantly that he hears it all the time and to bring it in. My car has 29K on it and I've personally owned it for 3 weeks.

Just curious if anyone knows what this may be? It's definitely not coming from the exhaust.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 03:02 PM

29k... still on the stock brake pads?

Vertigo · 12-30-2011, 03:07 PM

As far as I know, yes.
There weren't any service records reflecting otherwise upon purchase of the vehicle.

There isn't a squeek when braking - do you think it may be a brake issue?

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 03:09 PM

It's possible it could be some chatter from the rotor/pads. You can take a peak at the rear brakes to see how much pad is left.

Also, is the car a 7AT or 6MT?

Vertigo · 12-30-2011, 03:17 PM

6mt

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 03:18 PM

Are you in gear when you are coming to a stop under 10mph (which gear)? At what speed do you pop the car out of gear... it could just be the drivetrain unloading, in which case a bit of a clunk at low speed is going to be totally normal. There's a bit of slack that will unwind when you are getting off throttle and getting out of gear.

Vertigo · 12-30-2011, 03:36 PM

It happens when I'm in neutral and 1st through 3rd, but only when I'm braking at low speeds (10mph or less range). The couple times I've had to semi-hard brake, there wasn't a noise at all. Strange.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 06:43 PM

That's interesting... it could be a number of things. Let us know what your dealership tells you it is and we'll see if it makes any sense.

FL 4Motion · 12-30-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's interesting... it could be a number of things. Let us know what your dealership tells you it is and we'll see if it makes any sense.

U joints maybe?

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

U joints maybe?

What did U just call me?

It really could be anything at this point. Hard to tell without being right there.

FL 4Motion · 12-30-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What did U just call me?

It really could be anything at this point. Hard to tell without being right there.

lol. at first I suspected the infamous axle clicking but he specifically said clunk so I figured maybe some slack in the u joints, u bastard.

m4a1mustang · 12-30-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

lol. at first I suspected the infamous axle clicking but he specifically said clunk so I figured maybe some slack in the u joints, u bastard.

I thought about the axle click too, but, like u, dismissed it because of the clunk.

Vertigo · 12-31-2011, 06:06 PM

Just got back from the dealership today and can't say enough good things about Colonial Nissan in Philadelphia. Good customer service, personable staff, and quick turnaround go a long way with me.
The service manager said the "rotors needed to be turned", whatever that means. Regardless, there is no more clunk and my car shifts smoother than before, which makes me wonder if they changed the fluids while my Z was in there. There wasn't a charge for the service.

All I know is, I'm enjoying my car more than ever now.

for Colonial Nissan.

Gunzero · 12-31-2011, 06:29 PM

Hmm, I have clanky noise at front right.. :s

m4a1mustang · 12-31-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertigo

Just got back from the dealership today and can't say enough good things about Colonial Nissan in Philadelphia. Good customer service, personable staff, and quick turnaround go a long way with me.
The service manager said the "rotors needed to be turned", whatever that means. Regardless, there is no more clunk and my car shifts smoother than before, which makes me wonder if they changed the fluids while my Z was in there. There wasn't a charge for the service.

All I know is, I'm enjoying my car more than ever now.

for Colonial Nissan.

That makes sense. If the rotors are a little warped you can get a little bit of "clunking" when you're braking pressure is lighter (when you are coming to a stop) due to the way the pads are contacting the rotor. Glad you are happy with the service and are having fun with the car.

12-30-2011, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	Clunky Noise when rolling to a stop. Tomorrow I have an appt at Colonial Nissan in NE Philadelphia to have an issue checked out - a clunky noise coming from what sounds like my rear suspension. I only hear it when braking in the 10mph-0mph range and coming to a stop. It's more of an annoyance than anything else. When I called to make the appt, the service manager said nonchalantly that he hears it all the time and to bring it in. My car has 29K on it and I've personally owned it for 3 weeks. Just curious if anyone knows what this may be? It's definitely not coming from the exhaust.

12-30-2011, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	29k... still on the stock brake pads? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's possible it could be some chatter from the rotor/pads. You can take a peak at the rear brakes to see how much pad is left. Also, is the car a 7AT or 6MT? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Are you in gear when you are coming to a stop under 10mph (which gear)? At what speed do you pop the car out of gear... it could just be the drivetrain unloading, in which case a bit of a clunk at low speed is going to be totally normal. There's a bit of slack that will unwind when you are getting off throttle and getting out of gear. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	That's interesting... it could be a number of things. Let us know what your dealership tells you it is and we'll see if it makes any sense. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-30-2011, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	As far as I know, yes. There weren't any service records reflecting otherwise upon purchase of the vehicle. There isn't a squeek when braking - do you think it may be a brake issue?

12-30-2011, 03:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	6mt

12-30-2011, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	It happens when I'm in neutral and 1st through 3rd, but only when I'm braking at low speeds (10mph or less range). The couple times I've had to semi-hard brake, there wasn't a noise at all. Strange.

12-31-2011, 06:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	Just got back from the dealership today and can't say enough good things about Colonial Nissan in Philadelphia. Good customer service, personable staff, and quick turnaround go a long way with me. The service manager said the "rotors needed to be turned", whatever that means. Regardless, there is no more clunk and my car shifts smoother than before, which makes me wonder if they changed the fluids while my Z was in there. There wasn't a charge for the service. All I know is, I'm enjoying my car more than ever now. for Colonial Nissan. Last edited by Vertigo; 12-31-2011 at 06:09 PM.

12-31-2011, 06:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Hmm, I have clanky noise at front right.. :s __________________

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