When people talk about how excited they are about driving their Nissan, the most common reasons are the smooth and precise turning, as well as the dynamic and powerful acceleration. But just as important as starting and accelerating is the ability to properly bring the car to a stop. Your car’s brakes are extremely important to take care of and monitoring their condition is critical to ensuring your safety. With regular use, the brake pads on your car slowly wear down and need to be replaced, so here are a few tips from our Coast Nissan service team on when you should bring them in for maintenance.
The #brakes on your car consist of three major components of the overall car disc brake system: the brake caliper, brake rotor and brake pads. The rate at which they degrade is based on several factors, which all can lower the recommended 50,000 miles before replacement. The biggest factor is your environment; if you drive more often in stop-and-go city or highway traffic than on longer country stretches, the brakes are used more and degrade faster.
The best way to make sure you are on top of brake pad replacements is to get them checked when you bring your car in to Coast Nissan for any number of our Nissan services. Our experts will be happy to check the thickness of the pad during a quick oil change or tire rotation. While you are driving if you notice that braking is rougher or more jittery than normal, your rotors may be warped and need replacing. Also, brake pad manufacturers often put small metal hairs at the end to alert drivers that they are worn out, as it will make a squealing or scraping sound.
For brake pad replacements or any other problems with your new or used Nissan, head down to your local San Luis Obispo car dealer, Coast Nissan. We offer exceptional deals on your favorite models, and you can browse our inventory online at www.coastnissan.com.
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Coast Nissan
12100 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, California 93405
Phone: 877.957.9019
Website: www.coastnissan.com