This August is National Brake Safety Awareness Month, making it the ideal time to check your car’s brake system. Getting regular Nissan brake service keeps your stopping distances short and prevents minor brake wear from turning into major repairs and damage. Here at Hall Nissan Virginia Beach, our certified technicians are ready to help you understand the importance of this often-overlooked service and how to take better care of your brakes.
Key Brake Maintenance Items
Routine brake care centers on three main components: pads, rotors, and hydraulic fluid. First, our technicians will inspect the brake pad thickness during routine tire rotations to ensure that they do not run down to the metal backing plates. Meanwhile, rotor resurfacing or replacement eliminates uneven wear surfaces, which prevents pedal pulsing during quick stops. Finally, we’ll flush degraded brake fluid to remove trapped moisture and air bubbles, restoring your car’s firm pedal feel and protecting internal calipers from corrosion.
Signs Your Brakes Require Service
The first indication that your brakes need service is if the recommended service interval has passed. Your Nissan model has a manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule for brake service like pad replacement and fluid flushes, so it is important to follow that. Other signs to watch out for include squealing, grinding, or a spongy pedal. A high-pitched metallic squeal indicates that your wear indicators are contacting the rotor, signaling that your brake pads are thin. If you feel a vibration through the steering wheel when slowing down from highway speeds, it is likely an indication of warped rotors.
Schedule Your Brake Inspection in Virginia Beach, VA
Our team of factory-trained technicians at Hall Nissan Virginia Beach is ready to make your National Brake Safety Awareness Month a successful one. Stop by our service center or book your brake service appointment directly on our website. We look forward to helping you keep your car running smoothly!