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diomedes · 07-26-2010, 05:44 PM

Had just bought this s14. Everything is stock. It's a manual transmission.

This is the first 240 I have that had this problem. Basically when braking and slowing down to a stop, there will be a loud thud noise from the rear end. The noise can also be heard when shifting gears and letting go of the clutch pedal. Also with this loud thud noise, there's also a slight jump.

Again, this only happens when braking to come to a stop and after shifting gears and letting the clutch pedal go.

Did some research and on other chat forums (Camaro and Trans AM forums) they have mentioned about a warped rotor. I wonder if that's the same case for my situation.

Please shed some light on me.

Thanks in advance.

n8RPS13 · 07-26-2010, 10:48 PM

It could be something in your braking setup or it could be a throwout bearing or something in your clutch assembly. GL!!!

arsenics14 · 07-26-2010, 11:10 PM

Sounds like your subframe bushings are shot!!

upsdude · 07-26-2010, 11:32 PM

+1 on the bushings

240sxfamily · 07-26-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by upsdude

+1 on the bushings

+2 on thatt.

miravete · 07-27-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by arsenics14

Sounds like your subframe bushings are shot!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by upsdude

+1 on the bushings

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240sxfamily

+2 on thatt.

+ 3 on the bushings

nismoracingsx · 07-27-2010, 12:52 PM

bushings or a loose caliper bolt, seen that cause a brake thud as well.

h22ek · 07-27-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by miravete

+ 3 on the bushings

+1 on subframe bushings, i actually saw a guy on here selling a repainted subframe with some stiffer bushings, for like 300$

diomedes · 07-28-2010, 08:34 AM

Thanks everyone for helping. I will definitely check those bushing and those caliper bolts.

Thanks again.

Zerolift Autolab · 07-28-2010, 09:24 AM

I'd lean towards subframe bushings for the rear.
if anything in the front I would check out the tension rod bushings (if still stock)

stealthsr20 · 07-31-2010, 12:59 AM

subframe bushings, go with nismo, you will be glad you did

*Agamemnon* · 07-31-2010, 01:08 AM

Why would you go to Camaro and Trans AM forums for tech advice about your Nissan?

07-26-2010, 05:44 PM	#1
diomedes Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norcal Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	96 240sx loud thud when braking Had just bought this s14. Everything is stock. It's a manual transmission. This is the first 240 I have that had this problem. Basically when braking and slowing down to a stop, there will be a loud thud noise from the rear end. The noise can also be heard when shifting gears and letting go of the clutch pedal. Also with this loud thud noise, there's also a slight jump. Again, this only happens when braking to come to a stop and after shifting gears and letting the clutch pedal go. Did some research and on other chat forums (Camaro and Trans AM forums) they have mentioned about a warped rotor. I wonder if that's the same case for my situation. Please shed some light on me. Thanks in advance.

07-26-2010, 10:48 PM	#2
n8RPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Smyrna Beach Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	It could be something in your braking setup or it could be a throwout bearing or something in your clutch assembly. GL!!! __________________ WASTED I AM!

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Zerolift Autolab Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairfield, OH 45014 Age: 38 Posts: 2,804 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I'd lean towards subframe bushings for the rear. if anything in the front I would check out the tension rod bushings (if still stock) __________________ Contact: Phone - 513-874-2508 AIM - ZLR0bert Email - [email protected] Zerolift facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Zerolift

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07-26-2010, 11:10 PM	#3
arsenics14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sounds like your subframe bushings are shot!!

07-26-2010, 11:32 PM	#4
upsdude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fontana (the good part) Posts: 2,721 Trader Rating: (46) Rides Gallery: upsdude Feedback Score: 46 reviews	+1 on the bushings

07-27-2010, 12:52 PM	#7
nismoracingsx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alachua, FL Age: 34 Posts: 969 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	bushings or a loose caliper bolt, seen that cause a brake thud as well.

07-28-2010, 08:34 AM	#9
diomedes Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norcal Posts: 720 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thanks everyone for helping. I will definitely check those bushing and those caliper bolts. Thanks again.

07-31-2010, 12:59 AM	#11
stealthsr20 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oklahoma Age: 37 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	subframe bushings, go with nismo, you will be glad you did

07-31-2010, 01:08 AM	#12
Agamemnon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 38 Posts: 2,585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Why would you go to Camaro and Trans AM forums for tech advice about your Nissan?