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Re: Official Release - Brake Solution [camlamarca]
by galvang
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Mar 25, 2005 (10:25 pm)
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Replying to: camlamarca (Mar 25, 2005 6:29 pm)
Well if this is athentic then its about time. Enough is enough. Not exactly a recall but 3Yr/unlimited mileage seems reasonable. I just went through the final fix for the brakes and if Nissan did not do something about it then that was it. May is less then 5 weeks away.
Tires- 275-65-18 from Michelin LTX is good choice. Better load ratings then the Conti-Craps. 255-70-18 Michelin cross terrains is probably the best tire in terms of quiteness and snow traction. I've had these in my previous SUV and just loved them. Only drawback is they are a slightly smaller tire and slightly lower load ratings than the Conti's.
With the tire's aspect ratio slightly different than the OEM sizes I don't know if their will be issues on the tranny or differential or speedmeter. Check with a the nissan dealer and a tire house. I doubt it.
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Re: Official Release - Brake Solution [galvang]
by camlamarca
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Mar 25, 2005 (11:02 pm)
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Replying to: galvang (Mar 25, 2005 10:25 pm)
Authentic? Well, I spoke to a Service Manager today who advised me of this exact information, which I also subsequently found independently on the internet. It feels right.
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Re: Official Release - Brake Solution [camlamarca]
by tidester HOST
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Mar 26, 2005 (12:06 am)
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Replying to: camlamarca (Mar 25, 2005 11:02 pm)
Do you have a link?
tidester, host
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Re: Official Release - Brake Solution [tidester]
by camlamarca
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Mar 26, 2005 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Mar 26, 2005 12:06 am)
Yes, but it's to another forum, posted by an enthusiast who claims he has the memo. I don't want to break the link rules, but most diggers should be able to find it. I agree it's not 100% authentic, but enough people here can now take this to their service managers for verification.
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brake warrant extension
by rosie726
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Mar 26, 2005 (7:12 pm)
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the way I'm reading this is the warranty extensionis still the original 3 years but there is no mileage limit.It says 3 years from the date car was first put into use.
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Re: brake warrant extension [rosie726]
by camlamarca
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Mar 26, 2005 (9:46 pm)
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Replying to: rosie726 (Mar 26, 2005 7:12 pm)
Yep. I took the letter into my Nissan dealership service department, and they confirmed it is true. and yes 3 yrs, and no mileage limit. However, now I'm thinking it could be 3 yrs from the last brake service. Either way, Nissan seems to be taking this seriously with that unlimited mileage.
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Re: brake warrant extension [camlamarca]
by soldaustin
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Mar 26, 2005 (10:53 pm)
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Replying to: camlamarca (Mar 26, 2005 9:46 pm)
I also have called the dealership as my rotors are shot again. I was going to take it in last week but he told me that the fix was officially coming out in May but they are supposed to be getting a limited shipment next week. Actually they are coming out right away but in a limited number to quote him and the memo that was sent to them. The supply should be good in May. So I told them to call me next week when they get them. If I don't hear back by thursday I will call them. Mine has gotten so bad now, it feel it isn't safe to drive. This was my 4th fix. I also told them I can't wait any longer. If I get put off, I am going to try and force them into providing me a car to drive. We will see...
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Re: brake warrant extension [camlamarca]
by rosie726
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Mar 27, 2005 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: camlamarca (Mar 26, 2005 9:46 pm)
It says 3 years from original day vehicle was placed in service, so I think that means they are not extending the warranty just taking away the 36000 miles and making it unlimited mileage.So I bought my vehicle in november 03, the warranty will still be up in nov 06 but if my miles go over the 36000 in that time a repair will be covered. Hope the fix works but doesn't seem like a big deal with the warranty.The last 2 updated fixes were supossed to work and didn't, guess we have to wait another 4000 miles after these are installed to really know. Also my brakes are starting to go bad for the 5th time and my dealer said IF they get BAD enough before the new fix is available , they will replace them with the old parts again.
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Armada Rollback in Gear
by brewjamr
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Mar 29, 2005 (8:12 am)
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I've started noticing a problem with my '04 Armada when I put it in gear and I'm on any kind of incline. While in drive (or overdrive), as soon as I let off the brake, it starts to roll backwards as if I were driving a manual trans. I've never had an automatic do this and these were shallow grade inclines (1 degree driveways). Dealership service rep explained it away as because of a low idle setting Nissan set to save fuel economy. That sounded like a bit of a stretch for something that could be a safety hazard if you're not aware of it. Anyone else run into this problem?
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