OEM Nissan Brakes

The factory brakes on your Nissan are designed to produce the stopping power you need, when you need it. If they're not working as they should, you're driving dangerously. While all you need to do is step on the brake pedal, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes. How your brakes work, though depends on which braking system your model employs.

The Two Types of Nissan Brake Systems

There are two varieties of automotive braking systems these days: disc and drum. We detail how each works below.

Disc Brakes

Disc brakes feature brake calipers, which clamp down onto brake rotors when the fluid pressure builds up. That creates the friction needed to slow your tires. Since both calipers and rotors are metal, their contact is cushioned by brake pads that are attached to the calipers.

Drum Brakes

Drum brakes, on the other hand, consist of brake shoes and brake drums. The fluid forces the drum and the shoe to press together to produce the necessary resistance.

How to Spot Problems With Your Nissan Brakes

No matter what, your brakes will eventually wear down and will no longer be capable of offering the same stopping power to which you've grown accustomed. Research indicates that only 3% of Nissan owners have recorded complaints, with the majority of reports coming from Altima owners. Regardless, there are some signs that note your brakes are going bad; those include:

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