Rear end bump after stopping

[striker6]

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?

[ccb73]

Originally Posted by striker6

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)

[striker6]

Mine is a '97 also!!

[mike_cole_ems]

Originally Posted by striker6

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.

[88pathoffroad]

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

[circeseye]

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