First, love the maxima, great car.
Second, Nissan Australia, has a way to go on customer credibility.
I recently bought a 2001 Maxima with 130km (80,000m) on it, at auction, for
about half the dealer price. Ex-lease vehicle with full service history.

- worn pads with 36k? Smtg is wrong (pads rubbing) -or- its used for racing
Does sound follow speed or engine rpm?
If pitch changes with very light hand brake pull, change pads, lubricate calipers: 4points, piston position will change. See http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/1

That is what the Nissan service dept said. They said they don't fix it
and I should take it to transmission place. Anybody had this problem.
Any suggestons will be appreciated.
Fred

I have a 2003 Maxima with about 41k miles on it.  I noticed the service
engine soon light a week or so ago. My husband checked all the things
under the hood he knew to check.
Is there something I should check myself BEFORE I take it in to the