2001 Nissan Frontier Rear Brake Noise

[tanggoman]

I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier (crew cab) with 55,200+mi on it. I recently had this loud knocking noise at the right rear wheel when I hit the brakes.

Initial pressure on the brakes reveal the noise but when I fully apply pressure, the noise goes away. The noise is like two metals banging at each other. I went to the dealer last Sat and have it check and the service guy told me its the rear brake cylinders that's causing the problem. I followed their advice and have it replaced. But $375 later, the noise is still there.

Just this morning on my way out of the garage, I accidentally left the parking brakes on and while moving forward slowly I duplicated that same noise. Any ideas what's causing these?? I am hinting that it might be the parking brakes, anything's possible. Thanks.

[carterbp]

My 1993 240sx did the same thing. I replaced my rotors, pads, etc....but never found out what it was....I guess its a common flaw in nissans parking brake system.

[frontier driver]

my wifes sentra has been doing it since 1995 and i cant find it either, dont worry.