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Old 03-28-2005, 05:03 PM
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Has anybody else experienced this creaking?

In my s13, there is a distinct creaking coming from the front while I'm coming to a stop during braking. I'm not quite sure, but I think it happens when I press harder on the brakes, but it's not a squeaking sound like that of worn brakes. It sounds like its coming from the front suspension underneath the car or something. Anybody else experience this in their s13?

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Old 03-28-2005, 08:05 PM
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ummm, i have something similar, but i think mines on the rotor. There is pauses between the sounds under light braking. Sounds like a warped spot on my rotors.
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Old 03-28-2005, 09:31 PM
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Yeah, I got that same problem when I brake hard. I changed my rotors to slotted rotors and new pads also, but it still squeeks when I brake hard.
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Old 03-28-2005, 10:18 PM
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Did you guys make sure to put the shims on the back of the pads?? Did you use brake quieter as well, i hear it works well...
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Old 03-28-2005, 11:11 PM
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It could be your spring or the T/C rod.
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Old 03-29-2005, 09:13 AM
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I'm pretty sure it's your springs. My bros skyline does this. Does it make the sound when you go over bumps???

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Old 03-29-2005, 09:42 AM
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well, after another day of driving and trying to listen for the creaking, it's NOT when I press harder on the brakes--i think it just creaks whenever I'm slowing down.. but it doesn't sound like its the brakes, cuz brakes usually have a higher-pitched squeal... maybe the springs or tc rods? i'll look into those possibilites.. could it be the front swaybar endlinks? lower control arms? i am still running on stock suspesion...

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Old 03-31-2005, 04:42 PM
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dang. i'm hearing the same creaking. If its springs it should be gone when i get my RM/A8's...
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