Knocking from front of the Maxima

[bgriscom]

I have a '96 Nissan Maxima that's making a knocking sound. It's coming from the front of the vehicle. The sound appears to be corresponding with the tire rotation.

It only makes the sound when I am in drive, not when I'm idling. If I press the brakes, the sound disappears.

My friends have suggested a problem with the front brakes. If so, what would be causing the brakes to produce that sound when they're not being pressed? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

[turk66460]

May be your CV axel nuts are loose. I really don't know till i hear it or feel it.