Several 240SX Problems

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red240sxRicky
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problem 1: I was driving my car last week and out of nowhere this strange noise started in my right front around the brakes so im thinking that it could be the rain thats make my brakes squeal, so i ignore it but the noise is still sounding and its not raining n e more, so i think it could be the brake pads are rubbing against the rotor but im not sure n e opinions?

problem 2: when i get on the highway at fast speeds my car tends to like rock like a see-saw in the back and i dont know if its cuz its wind thats under the car or what, im thinking that it could be the wind and i doubt its the shocks, any suggestions?

problem 3: my clutch in order for me to start my car i have to press hard to the floor could it be that someone installed it wrong or just that the cable needs to be adjusted and if so is it a process i can do on my own?

Thanks to those that can help


navysnail
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Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:33 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX fastback

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1: noise is most likely the wear indicator on the brake pads, time to replace! it could also be the splash guard rubbing against it, but thats not likely

2: how fast are we talking, 90 and up, it will feel light in the back, the air moving fast over the car is like an airplane wing (remember, moving air has lower pressure, and the air moving over the top of the car must go faster to keep up with the air that goes under it) so you get some lift back there.

3: to start any 240sx, you must push the clutch to the floor, it has to hit a switch at the end of its travelif you have to push execively hard, then you may need to adjust the switch (the switch is threaded, you can move it in and out a little to adjust it)

happy to help, let me know if you need anything else


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