View Poll Results: Have you gotten the "woot-woot" (brake-related) when turning

I have the aluminum z23 calipers, and I HAVE gotten the sound

53.85%

I have the alumiunum z32 calipers and I HAVE NOT gotten it.

30.77%

I have the iron z32 calipers and I HAVE gotten the sound

7.69%

I have the iron z32 calipers and I HAVE NOT gotten the sound

7.69%

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Aug 28, 2007 | 08:38 AM

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maximabebe

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Upon my Z32 30mm/13" Cobra install, I had a similar problem as far as the noise goes. I rebuilt my calipers myself using Nissan parts, without splitting the body halves.
On occasion, the noise I was hearing was:
1) consistent with vehicle speed/tire rotation
2) more like the pad dragging on the rotor's face
3) almost like the pad wasn't sticking to the piston upon return
4) happening (and more noticeable) upon slow speed turns (including reverse)
5) similar to bad wheel bearing noise characteristics

Oct 9, 2007 | 08:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soundmike

I meant the smaller "O" rings when you separate the piece. Apparently, splitting open the calipers tend to have issues if the rings aren't set right, or if they're not replaced.

From the how-to

I truly don't believe that these calipers were ever meant to be split. Even the new seal rebuild kits do not include the smaller o-ring for the caliper's internal.