Hi All, I've searched the forum but can't find a definitive answer to this: I got my UK 350z GT (.03) on monday. Well happy with it, couldn't stop smiling on the drive home! I purchased the car knowing that it has a few issues (helped me drive the price down ALOT). Now the car is mine - need to fix those issues!
ISSUES
1) The brakes rumble/vibrate/shudder when braking from over 40mph. Suspect needs new discs but I'm not sure how to diagnose if its the front or the back. There's no vibration or movement in the steering wheel when braking so I think its the back, but want to be sure before I splash out on a new pair. Any body know how I could diagnose this? I had the wheels off this morning and can't see any signs of deposits on either the front or the back discs so not sure what else I can check.
2) A 'clunk' sound on full right steering lock. The car has had two new suspension arms fitted to the front, and feels solid and very quiet when driving. But clunks once per turning circle when on full right lock. I suspect its either an anti-roll bar link with play in it, or perhaps the top right mount point. Anybody got any other idea what it might be? I'll jack up the car at the weekend and give everything a good shake to see what moves that shouldn't. Could this loose suspension part be the cause of the brakes shuddering.
3) Left hand speakers cut out every now and then (I found the answer to this on the forum thanks). Bit of a bugger to fix by the sounds of it so I'll see how annoyed I get before trying to sort this.
4) Airbag light flashes: Tried the ECU reboot method (turning on and off again 4 times) and it stopped flashing for a bit. But its back on this morning so suspect its one of the under-seat sensors/connectors. Not too fussed about that.
Any help/advice on diagnosing this brake shudder would be much appreciated. I have searched the forum I promise, but couldn't find any definitive answer.
Cheers