Since your brakes play such a critical role in keeping you safe on the road, it’s important that you have them serviced regularly. Brake inspections can prevent major issues and accidents down the road. If you live around Tustin, Irvine, or anywhere in Orange County, you can bring your vehicle to the service center at Nissan of Tustin to have your brakes inspected or serviced.
Brake service consists of multiple maintenance tasks. Some maintenance tasks are necessary more often than others, such as oil changes and brake inspections. When you schedule service for your brake system, our service technicians will perform one or more of the following:
Our service technicians may perform a brake inspection to look at the visible components of the brake system and detect any issues you may be having.
When the material on your brake pads wears down too thin, we may need to perform a brake pad replacement.
The brake pads grip the rotors when you press on the brake pedal, which causes the wheels to stop turning. Worn brake pads can create grooves on the surface of the rotors. Our technicians may perform brake rotor service where they file down those grooves or replace the rotor.
Brake shoes perform the same task as brake pads, only on drum brakes. They may need to be replaced as they wear down.
The drums on a brake drum system act similarly to rotors and may need to be serviced or replaced.
Your brake system uses brake fluid to create hydraulic pressure in the lines. This fluid can become dirty and need to be flushed out and replaced with new brake fluid.
We detect problems and make repairs for your antilock brake system, which may include repairing the computer module or replacing any worn-out sensors.
Our service technicians will perform any other repairs on your brake system as needed.
Our team can inspect your brakes anytime you come in for service, including with an oil change or wheel alignment. There may be signs that your brake system needs to be serviced:
Your ABS light or brake light comes on and stays lit on the dashboard.
You hear a squealing sound or grinding noise when you press on the brake pedal.
The vehicle starts shaking when you press on the brake pedal.
The vehicle begins to pull to one side whenever you press on the brake pedal.
The brake pedal feels stiff or spongy when you press on it.
When you apply pressure to the brake pedal, you must push down further than normal.
The vehicle takes longer to stop than normal after applying pressure to the brake pedal.
You might also see brake fluid on the ground underneath your vehicle, which lets you know there’s a leak somewhere. As you’re driving, you may hear the engine misfiring, which indicates the power brake booster may be failing.
If you’re having issues with your brakes or want to know if it’s about time to replace the brake pads, you can schedule service with Nissan of Tustin. Set up your appointment online or give us a call to choose a time that’s convenient for you to bring your vehicle in for brake service. We use genuine OEM parts from our parts center for all repairs. You can also check out our service specials to see if we’re offering any specials for our brake services. Contact us with any questions today.
