Brake issue.. rear caliper stuck?

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Feb 3, 2007 | 07:05 AM
  #1  
i am at a red light, i let off the break and i hear a sound coming from the back. This sound happens 2-3seconds after i release the brake pedal. Sounds like im driving with the with the parking break on. anyone else have this issue?
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Feb 3, 2007 | 07:14 AM
  #2  
jack it up. take off the wheel. and PBlaster down the whole thing. Go back into the car and pull up and release the Handbrake numerous times.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 07:28 AM
  #3  
Both of my rear calipers were seized. Bought new ones from autozone havent had a problem since.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 09:53 AM
  #4  
Quote: Both of my rear calipers were seized. Bought new ones from autozone havent had a problem since.
what was the price looking like?
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Feb 3, 2007 | 11:33 AM
  #5  
Brake groan is a common issue with 4th gens, there are TSB's out about them. I'll see if I can find a link.

--edit-- Here ya go: Rear, Front

Seized calipers are a common issue for us too. I replaced both of my rears at around 125k, and I have a feeling I'll be replacing the fronts soon too. I paid around $100 each for the rears.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 11:44 AM
  #6  
I also replaced both rear calipers. Very very common and thats what your problem sounds like.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
  #7  
I replaced both rears for 250 with pads. I'm in the process of getting slotted brake rotors and EBC red stuff brake pads so I plan on changing out my fronts also. Haven't check the price on them yet though.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 01:43 PM
  #8  
Can get two remanufactured loaded (w/ hardware and pads) calipers at Autozone for $130 plus the core.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 09:01 PM
  #9  
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...6045409&rd=1,1


I got a pair of these to replace my seized rear ones. Work good.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 09:29 PM
  #10  
your p-brake cable could be sticky. try lubing it as suggested. and use it every time you park your car -- keeps it from corroding.

also -- this is what the new rear pad retainers mentioned in the TSB look like. the actively push the pads away from the rotor, reducing groan/noise/etc. they work great.


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Feb 28, 2007 | 11:12 AM
  #11  
this is a problem in these cars nissan has a report on this search fatory recalls for maximas i have the same problem
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Mar 1, 2007 | 04:06 PM
  #12  
Autozone has loaded rebuilts with all hardware and pads for about ~130 bucks
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