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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I have had the Nissan dealership resurface my rear rotors, flush brake fluid, and change the rear calipers.

After 2 weeks (I always listen to dubstep so I never noticed this noise ironic)

But it appears that when I am braking slowly at less than 30-20 MPH I start hearing popping noises coming from the rear (drivers side) the noise can be described as a loud popping or a mild hammering on a nail type of noise. like clack, clack, clack.

If I slam on my brakes hard, or coast at slow speeds theres no noises.

I am thinking the caliper might be loose, but I have no idea. Before going back to Nissan dealership any ideas what this could be?
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Compression rods?? I believe that's what someone told me, I have the same noise sometimes.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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Shot in the dark, but look up axle click.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Raise your wheel. Turn the wheels and see whether there's any noise.
Wobble it side to side, up and down and make sure it's not lose.
Take off the tires, inspect the brake system.

Shld have done the brake work yourself instead of taking it to the dealer.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Any upgrades?

Could be hatch rattle or your end links are shot and are binding on bumps
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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OP, best we can do is guess. Go back to the dealer first and see if theyll double check their work for free. Maybe they didnt torque down a bolt all the way. Otherwise, any suspension shop thats worth their salt will be able to locate the problem.
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 05:54 PM
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Yoooo, did you find out what the issue was. I am having the same exact problem.
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Old Mar 24, 2023 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by z_smoov
Yoooo, did you find out what the issue was. I am having the same exact problem.
he hasnt logged in for 9 years.. might be waiting a bit for him to answer
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