Q&A

1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Question: brakes start pulsating /making noise only when coming to a stop

Question

kmom, Kenai, AK, April 12, 2009, 13:18

Rookie

ABS lite came on & brakes were pulsating & making a noise. Had brakes & pads replaced and while the problem has changed slightly, it's continuing. The ABS lite came on just once since the brake job, and now the pulsating/noise occurs only when I'm coming to a stop, at the low speeds. A mechanic friend checked brakes again &wheel sensors, they are fine. Any idea what the problem is??

2 Answers

Follow this Question Unfollow this Question

Answer #1

dandd April 12, 2009, 14:19

Master

If you did not have the rotors machined or replaced, then you may have warped/worn out rotors. The new brake pads accentuate this and can even turn on the ABS light. I would take it back to the shop and have them check their work just to make sure it is not anything more seroius.

Reply
Flag This

Like | 1 person likes this1
Best Answer
T-DAWG May 20, 2009, 20:25

Enthusiast

If your car has a dust plate behind the rotor, check it. It is a thin metal plate that covers about 40% of the wheel and rotor assembly. I made a mistake while changing brakes and slightly bent it towards my rotor while trying to give the caliper bolt that extra "uuuumph". It wouldn't make noise while I was at high speeds however, it squealed and grinded at low speeds. A friend of mine found it and I surely felt like a jacka$$ knowing I had caused the problem while replacing the pads. The great thing about it is that the repair was free. Let me know how it goes.

Reply
Flag This

Like | 2 people like this2