When I brake I can hear a noise. It is before I completly stop. It doesn't grind just when I start to slow down I can hear something like a thump. Does anyone know what this is?

 

might not be brake related.

 

hey man... i think i have the same problem... i plan on getting my car checked out in a couple days.

 

thump? does it sound anything like metal to metal? if so, its your brake pads.

 

Hey man does it sound like it's coming from the back right hand side

 

Yeah it does.

 

Has your car ever undergone major work, like removal of the suspension, subframe, engine or tranny mounts? Sounds like the sourt of thing I'd expect with some major component being slightly loose and shifting as the load changes significantly.

 

yea im gettin a sound also from the back right hand side....its not a thump tho, its more of a low screeching sound, i think its the pads?

 

I haven't had any major work done.

 

if its screeching, its time to change pads.

 

motor mounts maybe

 

My right rear caliper pistons stuck, and it wore down the brakes pretty quickly on that side...It was squealing long before the rest.

 

My right rear caliper iss stuck too. The seal that covers the piston wore away. I was looking into replacement calipers and Nissan charges $385. while i can get a replacement at Autozone for $55.00 Any thoughts? I figured since its the rear it shouldnt matter that much whether its a nissan caliper or aftermarket one from autozone.???