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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [mithuandjoe]
by jd10013
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Sep 07, 2007 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: mithuandjoe (Sep 07, 2007 4:13 pm)
Unless its a very loud squeel, Its probably normal. brake dust, dirt, even tiny rocks can get in there and cause them to make noise. It shouldn't be a loud noise though.
Its not just a nissan thing either, any disk brake is prone to squeeling. Some do it, some don't.
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [jd10013]
by bperk
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Sep 21, 2007 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (Sep 07, 2007 6:35 pm)
My 06 altima with 20K miles on it started to have a slight squeek from the brakes (I am a heavy brake user, as my wife says). Also the front started to pulsate as i was braking. Your pads could be rubbing against the rotor if the caliper is not releasing correctly. Anyway, I replaced my rotors and pads (Raybestos Advanced Tech rotors and pro grade pads , from RockAuto.com) all for $150.00, installed them myself and my car is like new again. BTW, the brake job was a piece of cake. I followed the instructions from a source and the job went flawless. If i went to the dealer I would have got crappy OEM parts and a bill for $400.00.
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Re: 2004 Altima brake lights out [jd10013]
by bump4
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Oct 01, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: jd10013 (Jun 14, 2007 4:47 pm)
does your altima have a third brake light? and if so does it work ? if it works it's probaly your bulbs. if you replace your bulbs be sure not to touch them with your bare hands. this can cause the bulb to burn out quickly (natural oil deposits from the skin)...hope this helps
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EBD
by ken75
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Dec 06, 2007 (9:20 am)
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Could someone please explain the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system that looks like a standard item on the 2008 Altima? I could find no reference to it on the standard or options list for the vehicle. Thank you
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Re: EBD [ken75]
by ken75
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Dec 08, 2007 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: ken75 (Dec 06, 2007 9:20 am)
I would like to expand on my post from 12/6. I am trying to find out if the Altima is equipped with a system like the Honda CR-V. I did not know about this system until I drove through the Rocky mountains in November. While descending down grades as much as 5%, I did not have to touch brake or accelerator as long as I was in cruise control. The vehicle stayed rock solid at 55mph. I must assume this has got to be some sort of automatic braking control and it sure was nice to have, especially in the mountains. Does this sound familiar to anyone and can you explain what it is and how it works. I had assumed that it would be the EBD system but as I read about it, it appears that the brake pedal must be depressed for activation. I ask this question here as my trust in the local Nissan dealer is waning. Thank you for your help.
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Re: EBD [ken75]
by bitpoh
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Dec 08, 2007 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: ken75 (Dec 08, 2007 7:10 am)
I think the feature you are describing is part of the Cruise Control function, i.e. accelerating and decelerating as needed to maintain the car at a set speed. Both the Altima 96 and Accord 05 that I used to drive behaved exactly as you described for your CR-V.
EBD I think is part of the ABS mechanism, at least in the 08 Altimas, to "electronically controls the braking force applied to each individual wheel, and therefore maximizes the braking force to ensure a maximum braking effectiveness" (quoting wikipedia). Nissan's literature describes the feature as "4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)."
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Re: EBD [bitpoh]
by ken75
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Dec 08, 2007 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: bitpoh (Dec 08, 2007 7:50 am)
I just received the same information from my dealer when he just called me on a key fob issue. Strange how these things happen when you push them. He advised me that this is called "intelligent cruise" and does not come on the Altima but rather on the larger pick ups that need help when pulling a heavy load. Don't know how it works in that application, but it sure was smooth in the mountain passes. Thank you for the explanation. Now I get a chance to drive the car to the dealers and have some fun.
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Horrible Squeaking Brakes
by rccbrandon
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Feb 01, 2008 (11:12 am)
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I have a 2007 Altima that I've had less than a year and it has only 11,000 miles on it. Recently the brakes have started squeaking horribly, almost every time I apply them. I just had the car into my dealer for inspection 2 weeks ago and I mentioned the problem to him. He came for a ride with me and of course it didn't really happen when he was in the car. Long story short, he said that the squeaking was normal to Nissan. When checked as part of the inspection, he said they had more than half like left. I'm really not happy with this at all, especially if that is true. Can anyone advise me on this problem? It's driving me to the point where I don't even want the car anymore.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [rccbrandon]
by jd10013
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Feb 01, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: rccbrandon (Feb 01, 2008 11:12 am)
brake squeal is, for the most part, normal. excessive braking and dust/dirt between the pads and rotors are the most common cause. if it really bothers you, your best bet is to go out and buy some top $$$ ceramic pads and have them installed. They cost more, bout shouldn't squeak.
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Brake Pedal not going down
by u00pxk3
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Feb 11, 2008 (10:10 am)
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I have a 2006 Altima with almost 47,000 miles now. In that last month I've noticed that when I've been parked outside in really cold weather that my brake doesn't like to engage. The pedal won't go down therefore not applying the brake. If I jam my foot down once I recognize that this is happening I can get the the peddle to depress and the brakes to engage. Once the car is rolling and warmed up, I have no issues with the brakes. When I dropped my car off at the dealership today I met an owner of a 2002 Altima that seems to be having the exact same problem. Is anyone else having similar issues?
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