In my brand new 2001 Maxima SE I hear a hollow, thumping sound when I drive over bumps at low speed. Took it to the deal and they replaced the right rear brake caliper. It didn't help. Any ideas?

 

I have the exact same problem. It's not consistant. Usually occurs at start of a trip, at low speed. I thought it must be related to the brakes because when I do hear it I can tap on the brakes lightly and hear it again. A speed buump made it worse once (no braking though). Since there have been a few times where I heard it and I wasn't braking I got to thinking it may not be the brakes. Maybe the suspension?

 

Maybe it's the jack moving around in it's right rear storage area?

 

Thought of that, took it out, noise persisted.

 

I also have a 2001 SE Auto, and am experiencing the SAME DAMN NOISE, took it to the dealer and they could not dup it in the time they had it......Y2KevSE dont you know what the deal is this noise??? keep TTT'ing this sum***** until we get to the bottom of this problem!

 

TTT for the noise , someone has to know something

 

Mine got fixed. The car is missing its shims on the rear brakes causing the pads to rattle. Even if they replace the caliper they still need these. IF you need to ask details call...

210-495-0806 ask for Rick the service manager at Gunn Nissan.

Dont mention my name, just ask you were referred and had this issue, wanted to know what it was so you could tell your dealer.

 

Thank you Russ. Much appreciated.

 

ditto, i am off to the dealer!