gladiator

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This problem was better before, if I brake hard there would be a clunking sound. Or if the car was carrying a lot of things, every time I brake something would clunk like two metal bars hitting.

Now the problem has gotten worse, the clunking sound happens every time I brake. My friend said it might be the axle, although I can't imagine what could be wrong with the axle to warrant such a symptom.

Laevateinn

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Does it clunk in a certain speed or as in every time you hit the brakes? Check the calipers. The pads may be loose which creates a gap to allow the pads to move in such directions, ergo, hitting the calipers. If you have the time, check the other wheels as well

gladiator

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Hmm. something is definitely loose. Its at any speeds, but its worse when I park. Like if the wheel is turned far left or right, theres a major clunk sound. I can't replicate it each time but it happens when I brake hard.

Maxkiller

Sounds like wheel bearing or really rooted cv's. Does it squeal or grind or clatter at all?

gladiator

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no squealing or grinds. CV's were changed in 06

Laevateinn

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Yeah, I'm almost positive that it has something to do with your pads or calipers.

Maxkiller

Come to think of it I had a weird clunk similar to what your describing in the rear brakes of my first maxima, a fully optioned 92 gxe I think. Mechanic told me it was something to do with the 'clips' and since it only did it in reverse at low speed I never bothered to investigate it any further.