Before your next expedition, schedule an appointment with our highly trained experts at your local Nissan dealer to have your braking system inspected and serviced.
You can't overstate the importance of your braking system. That's why it's vital to remember that if you experience any of the signs below, you should have your brakes inspected and serviced regularly by our factory-trained technicians at your local Nissan dealer.
Because brakes are so important, it's a good idea to understand the different moving parts that make up your brake system. When you press your brake pedal, the brake pads create friction; in turn, the brake rotor disperses heat throughout the vehicle to keep the brakes themselves from overheating. Both are essential to the proper functioning of your braking system and might need replacing at different times.
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View More FAQsBrake pads are equipped with wear indicators that produce a squeaking noise when the brakes are almost worn out. The noise may be present with or without the brake pedal applied, but when noise is heard from the wear indicator, the brake pads should be replaced as soon as possible.
Wear indicators are set to create noise when there is around 2 mm of brake pad friction material thickness remaining. In the case of assessing pad wear through inspection, pads should be replaced at or before 2 mm thickness is reached. Your dealer will perform a multi-point inspection on the vehicle during routine maintenance visits so you are aware of how much brake pad material is remaining.
Brake rotors are marked with a “minimum thickness” on the casting (usually 2 mm to 3 mm less than the new rotor thickness). Rotors should be replaced before they reach this minimum thickness and should not be “turned” (machine refinished) below this. For more information, or to have your brakes thoroughly inspected by a Nissan expert, please schedule an appointment.
Because every Nissan vehicle is unique, we'd recommend scheduling an appointment to have your brakes thoroughly inspected by one of our factory-trained experts.
Brake-pedal pulsation and other conditions such as steering-wheel shaking while braking are caused by thickness variation in the brake rotor. When a thicker spot of the rotor rotates through the caliper, it pushes back against brake fluid, which can be felt at the brake pedal. The brake fluid and pedal then relax again as the thick spot exits the caliper. This process produces pedal pulsation and “brake torque variation,” which can shake the steering wheel and seats.
Brake pulsation is not caused by warping of the disc. However, distortion of the disc due to excessive temperatures or improper installation and torqueing of the wheels can lead to brake rotor thickness variation over time. Brake-pedal pulsation is corrected by turning and/or replacing the brake rotors to eliminate the thickness variation.
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Your local Nissan dealer features a variety of service amenities that will help ensure your experience is as convenient and productive as possible.
We know how valuable your time is, which is why many dealers offer complimentary Wi-Fi, so you can work, surf or play while you wait.
Waiting areas are designed with you in mind, so you receive the same level of comfort you’ve come to expect from your Nissan vehicle.
Select dealers may even include a complimentary car wash as part of your service experience that will help ensure your vehicle is looking its very best.
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