Pilot8680

Whenever I brake on my '95 Maxima, I hear some dragging noise that comes from bottom or rear of the car. I checked my back tires and found nothing. The noise sounds like I'm dragging something. Has anyone ever had this problem?

Dave H.

iTrader: (5)

Have you changed the rear brakes lately? Could it be the metal part that rubs when the pads are low?

Pilot8680

I thought brake squeaks when it it down to the minimum. But in my case, my car feels like its dragging something and it makes some deep noise but def. not sqeaky noise.

andrei3333

caliper pins, pads, pistons, check all those

maximus1982

you need to install the rear brake hardware kit

Nopike

iTrader: (2)

When your rear pads are gone it will cause a scraping noise not sqeaking, at least that was my experience. Bet you need new pads.

xorox

iTrader: (7)

yea my 98 gle makes a weird noise too. Its a rough noise but not squeeky and its kind of annoying, it happens mainly when im slowing down or start releasing the brake slowly i can hear it. Any suggestions?

ltpacct

Have you removed the wheels and inspect the brakes closely? Pay attention to the inside pads and rotor surface, which cannot be inspected without removing the wheels.

xorox

iTrader: (7)

i didnt do anything with it yet, i thought it wasnt anythign serious since last month when i checked with the mechanic said the brake pads were good, but i guess its time for me to take it in. Hope it dont cost me an arm and a leg.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (10)

I would pull the wheel and unbolt the caliper for a much closer look.

Generally the wear indicators make noise when you're not braking, and get quiet when your'e on the brakes. If you don't notice this and wear thru to the pad backing bad noise will happen when you're braking too.

Dave