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Re: want to try doing it myself [deltheking] by dtownfb
Aug 05, 2009 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: deltheking (Aug 04, 2009 4:49 pm)

We just had the rear brakes and pads replaced on our 2004 Quest. Our mechanic used NAPA parts. Honestly, I'm not sure any rotor will hold up any better. Nissan did a piss poor job with sizing the brakes for this vehicle esp. the 2004 models.
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Re: want to try doing it myself [dtownfb] by deltheking
Aug 05, 2009 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 05, 2009 8:52 am)

Also, do you have the well documented steering wheel shimmy/shake/vibration??The rotors and pads were replaced and it still shakes.Probably a tire balance problem.
Did u have any similar shimmy problems?If yes,what was the solution?
Thanks.
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Re: want to try doing it myself [deltheking] by dtownfb
Aug 06, 2009 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: deltheking (Aug 05, 2009 4:22 pm)

Now that you mentioned this......
 
I think I found the source of my steering wheel shimmy.....lower control arm bushings.
 
I spoke with my mechanic today because I was having issues. he mentioned that during my inspection (end of June), there was some play in the bushings. he shared with me that he couldn't get the bushings through his normal local supply and tried calling the local Nissan dealership. They only sell the entire control arm which costs $$$$. he balked at this and told me if I can find just the bushings on the internet, he would install it for me. I saw that Rockauto.com sells them for $18: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
 
This will definitely cure the "thuds" I feel when going over bumps and hopefully the shimmys as well. i tried balancing the tires and while one did need an additional weight, it didn't change much. i would also check the alignment as well. This minivan has a long wheelbase.
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Re: want to try doing it myself [dtownfb] by dtownfb
Aug 06, 2009 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 06, 2009 12:07 pm)

Looks like those bushings at Rockauto are for the rear. Checking a couple websites that claim you can replace just the bushings to see where to locate the parts. Will post my findings.
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Re: want to try doing it myself [deltheking] by tjshan
Aug 09, 2009 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: deltheking (Aug 05, 2009 4:22 pm)

Yes, since about 5K miles we have battles the shimmy shake. like i said, 6 sets of brakes, two calipers (hanging up) new tires...the works. about 6k miles ago we had the yoko's put on and at the same time replaced the front drivers caliper (second time) and supposedly new rotors (I never trust the dealer to be honest) and the car rode great, about 1K miles ago we rotated the tires and I began to feel a shake again...ahh...thought I figured it out...had the tires rebalanced (they were off a bit) bit shake still there...in fact worse...I now suspect the rotors. We are going on a long trip next weekend and was going to try to change them myself befor we went. thats why i was looking for the advise.
 
Tom
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Re: want to try doing it myself [dtownfb] by dtownfb
Aug 09, 2009 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 06, 2009 7:00 pm)

It looks like the bushings in the front control arm are NOT serviceable on the 2004+ Quest. You have to replace the entire control arm. I'll order the control arm tonight and have it installed next week and report the results.
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wrong section by 02quest
Oct 08, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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brakes on my 07 Quest by ihateminivans
Nov 11, 2009 (7:24 am)
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I was at one point the biggest fan of nissan but up until this latest issue, I have come to the conclusion that Nissan product have a lot to be desired. I currently have an 07 Quest that I lease and let me tell you that once you cross that 30k point, the mini-van will literally fall apart in you hand if not in your driveway. First it started with both sliding doors then it was the strange noise from the undercarriage and last but not least, the brakes.
The brakes are the hardest thing to have a dealer fix and I don't know why. This was my first mini-van that I leased brand new and I hoped that it would last alot longer than it has with out issues. i have already spent easily over $1200 in supposed repairs to the brakes only to have the problem of shaking and rattling come right back within days of picking the van up. The only answer i have been getting from the dealer is that I need to replace more that just the brake rotors and pads but now it could be the tires or the rims themselves. ultimately after doing all that was recommended, the van still has the original problem of shaking and rattling when you apply the brakes after being being used once or twice.
So I started doing my own research and i am a little bit of a shade tree mechanic, so what i found out was that if i went out and purchased a performance rotors that are slotted for both the front and back. That would stop the problem of the shakes that comes from the small size of the original rotors and not being able to the heat that is created from the use. quoted price of after market performance rotor front and back $180 with tax.. amount already spent $1200. I think the choice is obvious. I'll will update when i'm done with the upgrade and the overall results.
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Re: brakes on my 07 Quest [ihateminivans] by dtownfb
Nov 12, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: ihateminivans (Nov 11, 2009 7:24 am)

How long is your lease? That is a lot of money to spend on a leased vehicle. I wouldn't expect any great results from these rotors. I find it hard to believe the rotors are the problem. Plus the original rotors (same as what the dealership is using now) lasted until 30k miles. So the size and brand of rotors is likely not the problem.
 
Since you have so much already invested in this vehicle, I would find a good independent mechanic to look at the entire braking and suspension system. I think you have more going on than just the rotors.
 
My 2004 Quest has 78k miles on it. I stopped taking it to the dealer for brakes about 4 years ago. My indy mechanic does a great job and is much cheaper. He used Napa brakes this past spring for the rear brakes. They work great. Plus he doesn't nickel and dime me.
 
Good luck and keep us up to date.
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Re: want to try doing it myself [dtownfb] by questmom1
Dec 04, 2009 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 06, 2009 7:00 pm)

Did you ever get this worked out? I have an 04 Quest w/ broken CA bushings as well. My independent mechanics have been beating the bushes for two weeks but it they are telling me that Nissan does not make/sell the bushing separate from the LCA so it's a $700+ repair. If you found the bushings, could you let me know where to tell my guys to look for them (possibly w/ part numbers)?
 
Thanks so much.
 
Bettina

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