There are plenty of reasons that people brag about their Nissan, including its precise turning and invigorating engine. But just as important as accelerating to 60 mph is the power to bring the car to a stop from that speed. Your car’s brakes are vital to driving safely, so making sure they are working properly is important. As you drive to and from work or school every day, the brake pads on your car wear down and need to be replaced. Here are some easy tips from Cardinale Nissan about brake safety.

 

In any vehicle, the brake system is composed of the brake caliper, brake rotor and brake pads. These degrade with normal use and generally have to be replaced after 50,000 miles, but there are several extenuating factors which speed up this process. The biggest factor is your environment; if you drive more often in a stop-and-go city or heavy highway traffic than on long straightaways, the brakes are worn out faster.

 

Staying on top of brake maintenance is important, but also rather easy. The best opportunity to check your pads is during any other regularly scheduled Nissan service like an oil change or tire rotation. At Cardinale Nissan, our experts will be happy to examine thickness of the pad and determine its condition. Other noticeable signs of damage include rough or jittery braking, which signals that your rotors may be warped. You can also listen for a squealing or screeching sound while #braking, as manufacturers often put small strands of metal at the end of the pad.

 

When you buy a new or used car from a Monterey car dealership like Cardinale Nissan, you can be confident that our #service team will be there to help you with any maintenance down the road. You can easily find our list of Nissan car services online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

 

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Cardinale Nissan

1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com