NVH Troubleshooting Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
BRAKE SYSTEM - NOISE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Pads - Damaged |
| Pads - Uneven Wear |
| Shims Damaged |
| Drive Shaft |
| Axle |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Steering |
BRAKE SYSTEM - SHAKE SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Rotor Imbalance |
| Drive Shaft |
| Axle |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Steering |
BRAKE SYSTEM - SHIMMY, SHUDDER SYMPTOM TABLE
| POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SUSPECTED PARTS |
|---|
| Rotor Imbalance |
| Rotor Damage |
| Rotor Runout |
| Rotor Deformation |
| Rotor Deflection |
| Rotor Rust |
| Rotor Thickness Variation |
| Axle |
| Suspension |
| Tires |
| Road Wheel |
| Steering |