I've had my 350z (03 Jap import) for a few months now and enjoy every minute behind the wheel. When I bought it there was a slight creaking noise from the front right brake/suspension area. I took it into Nissan, who told me it was because the brake pads were not Nissan originals (not a safety issue apparently, just irritating). The noise can be heard at slow speed when you release the brake after coming to a light stop, as if the something is moving as the car rocks back from a complete stop or flicks back from where the discs have pulled them forward once realised (I hope that makes some kind of sense). In the past few weeks the there is some additional noise, sounds like a creaking from the front right suspension, as you go over bumps and drain covers. I just about have to put the car into full lock when revering out of my parking space, could this just be a need for some grease on some joints?
Has anyone had similar experiences?
Where is the best place to buy new brake pads from? Nissan want a small fortune because they're not UK spec. (there not Brembo's).
Can anyone recommend a 350Z/Nissan/Sport specialist in the Portsmouth area or should I just pay the reasonable rates of my local Nissan dealership?
As an additional note, it now has 21k miles on the clock.
Many thanks
Shaun