about a half second after stopping, whether fast and hard or super slow and easy, I hear/feel a slight bump from the rear axle. Almost as if the pressure is off the rear end and something is "relaxing". Drivetrain, brakes... who knows. Any ideas?

about a half second after stopping, whether fast and hard or super slow and easy, I hear/feel a slight bump from the rear axle. Almost as if the pressure is off the rear end and something is "relaxing". Drivetrain, brakes... who knows. Any ideas?


I have a 1997 Pathfinder SE 4x4 and I have the exact same thing happing with mine. I have no clue what it is---if anyone does know please share :o)

Mine is a '97 also!!

about a half second after stopping, whether fast and hard or super slow and easy, I hear/feel a slight bump from the rear axle. Almost as if the pressure is off the rear end and something is "relaxing". Drivetrain, brakes... who knows. Any ideas?
I got a 96 pathfinder, have the same problem. I talked to a nissan tech and he said it was a normal sound from the tranny. Take it out of overdrive and see if it stops, if it stops it's normal.

Could be worn rear axle control arm bushings as well. Do you get a nasty wobble when changing lanes on the freeway?

hmm i have a 96 and had that sound but i put on the heavyest duty shocks i can find in the back and it disappeared