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Re: Brake Pedal not going down [u00pxk3]
by smauro
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Feb 12, 2008 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: u00pxk3 (Feb 11, 2008 10:10 am)
What was the result of your visit at the dealership? Were they able to fix the problem? I have a 2002 Altima and I have experienced this exact same issue (was surprised to check the forum and read someone describing as I would). I contacted the dealership yesterday and they said they have seen a few of these. The brake engages only partially at first and then it seems to "warm up" and work fine. My concern is that it will happen at an unfortunate time and I won't have the benefit of waiting for it to "warm up." The dealership said that they would check it out for me as soon as I could bring the car in.
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Re: Brake Pedal not going down [smauro]
by u00pxk3
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Feb 12, 2008 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: smauro (Feb 12, 2008 7:29 am)
They called and said they couldn't re-create the problem. Did you have any better luck?
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Re: Brake Pedal not going down [u00pxk3]
by smauro
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Feb 12, 2008 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: u00pxk3 (Feb 12, 2008 11:38 am)
I haven't taken it in yet. The service person that I talked to said he had heard of a couple of these already. He said it possibly had something to do with a valve that gets wet and freezes...Sounds to me like a problem in the design. I'm going to take it into the dealer for "documentation" sake and keep researching the situation.
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Re: Brake Pedal not going down [smauro]
by u00pxk3
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Feb 13, 2008 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: smauro (Feb 12, 2008 12:51 pm)
I talked with the service manager yesterday and they were able to replicate the problem. He said in their educated opinion it was the Vacuum Check Valve that keeps pressure in to the booster cylinder. I also received the same explanation that it's moisture in the air that collects and freezes as opposed to slush from the street getting on to the valve and freezing.
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Brake Assist in 2008 Altima SE 3.5
by jjk20
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May 25, 2008 (11:42 am)
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I am trying to find out if the '08 Altima SE 3.5 comes standard with "brake assist"? Edmunds' comparison page of features lists it as standard but it is not listed in the Altima brochure and it is not listed on the car's window sticker. I called the Nissan consumer affairs # but they do not see it listed.
Does anyone know? Thank you!
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Warning Brake Lamp On
by grumpfish
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May 28, 2008 (9:17 am)
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I have an 07 Altima with 22k and some change miles. I started off to work and noticed that the brake lamp was on. The first chance I got I pulled over, turned off the car and resumed my long drive to work. A few minutes later the light turned off. On the way home the light did not come on again and when I eventually made it home, I looked at the fluid level which was exactly b/w Min/Max, so it wasn't low.
I topped off the fluid level. Today the light still has not turned on. I had the tires rotated 2mos ago and was told the pads and rotors were in great shape. The last car I had lasted 5yrs without a brake job. That shows how easy I am on the brakes. Any other 07 drivers experience this yet?
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Re: Warning Brake Lamp On [grumpfish]
by busiris
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May 28, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: grumpfish (May 28, 2008 9:17 am)
I would drop by the local dealer and have them read the error code with their scanner. Might, or might not, be important, and it should cost you nothing but your time.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [rccbrandon]
by wvhokie
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Jun 03, 2008 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: rccbrandon (Feb 01, 2008 11:12 am)
I have a 2007 Altima and also am encountering the brake squeaking. They told me at the dealership about a month ago it is a problem with the rear brake pads. But the brake pads are on back-order, and I still don't have them after nearly a month. I called the dealership today, and they said they currently have 5 Altimas they are waiting on for the brake pads.
I love my car even though it has had its share of annoyances with the keys being replaced, a muffler system on the air vent installed, and a couple of other recalls. I keep reminding myself that it was the first year of this body style and there will be fixes. People have always told me not to buy a car in the first year of its body style, but I did anyway. Overall, I love the feel and drive of the car,
Are you still encountering problems?
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [mithuandjoe]
by tibs11
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Jun 28, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: mithuandjoe (Sep 07, 2007 4:13 pm)
I have a 2007 Altima. Within the first 2 months the brakes started squealing. One of my tires went flat so while I was at the Discount Tire I told them to look at my brakes as the car was new and the brakes were already squealing. The man told me that is a characteristic of Nissan cars...that I need not worry they all do that....well, that would have been nice to know. Anyway a few months later I took my car into the dealership and for the recall on key fob and asked them again about the squealing. They looked at them and said the cleaned out some dirt but they looked fine.....they still squeal...all the time. I love the car don't get me wrong...but the squealing IS annoying.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [rccbrandon]
by jaquichea
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Aug 21, 2008 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: rccbrandon (Feb 01, 2008 11:12 am)
Well, I have a 2008 that I've only had since January. My car recently started making this horrible squeaking noise also. I would be so embarrased to stop the car because it was so loud. I finally got an appointment at the dealership to see what was going on. Come to find out my rotars and calipers were bad. So they had to order some for me. The good thing is, my brakes are under warrenty so I don't have to come out of pocket to pay for this!!!
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