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2008 Altima
by chibby
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May 12, 2009 (8:29 pm)
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After hitting 20000 miles and my brakes being so squeaky I couldn't stand it anymore (it started squeaking at 5000 and they told me it was just dirt)....went to the dealership and told them I called nissan and was told about the TSB's...without even question...they fixed the problem..using 2 of the TSBs...no more squeaking...and no charge at all! IAlso changed the back brakes and I wasn't even complaining about those. If you're at San Diego...just go to Mossy Nissan National City...
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Re: 2008 Altima [chibby]
by victor2k6
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May 13, 2009 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: chibby (May 12, 2009 8:29 pm)
i been doing lately to stop the noise is taking my car to the caR WASH EVERY TO 2 WEEK TO POWER WASH THE WHEELS AND ROTOR THE CLEAN THE DUST IS ANOYING BUT IS WORKING IAM SO CLOSE TO TRADE MY CAR
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes
by bluealtima08
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May 26, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: wvhokie (Jun 03, 2008 6:30 am)
I've been having having the same problem. I bought a new 08 Altima and within 5 months i started to hear this squealing sound. Since it was a brand new car and I was under warranty I took it in and they said it was normal-brake dust. Stupid me, I believed them of course. I had a new brake kit put on anyway and within another 3.5 months the same problem persisted.
I've been fighting back and forth with the dealer and service people who were far from inclined to helping. My car has less than 15,000 miles and I just had my brakes changed again by another mechanic. Im going into the second month and of course the squealing is back. It sounds like Im driving a bus!!!
I dont know what else to do!!! 
Brooklyn, NY
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [bluealtima08]
by altgirl
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May 26, 2009 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: bluealtima08 (May 26, 2009 1:33 pm)
Follow the steps in my previous posts. Forget about the dealer. Get your Nissan manual and call the Nissan's 1800 number directly. You will get no resolution from the dealer. The dealer only does what Nissan tells them to do. I posted more specific directions on how to get resolution on a previous post. I had high performance brakes installed by Nissan and they seem to be working fine now.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [altgirl]
by bluealtima08
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May 29, 2009 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: altgirl (May 26, 2009 5:16 pm)
Thank you, very much appreciated! I will keep you posted-thanks again!
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [bluealtima08]
by ctblubird
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Jun 01, 2009 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: bluealtima08 (May 29, 2009 7:42 am)
I just wanted to add my name to the list. My brakes started squealing within a few months of owning the car. I purchased it in July of 2008. I , too, thought it was something that would just go away after the car was broken in. But it's gotten louder and more annoying and I need to call the toll free number. I just turned 10K miles and this started long ago.
I also get a "thud" noise when the car stops. I'll stop for a light, stop sign, or for good and within a few seconds, I get a 'thud' from the back of the car. ??? Have no clue what that noise is.
I loved my first altima, and I like this altima. But the noise is driving me nuts.
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [mithuandjoe]
by pam821
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: mithuandjoe (Sep 07, 2007 4:13 pm)
I am having the same problem with my '07 Altima S. I have asked the service dept, about them on several visits. The service dept. manager stated that the noise is due to the materials that the brakes are made of. He also commented about dirt and debris causing noise in the brakes. His solution was to ride through puddles and/or spray the brake area with a water hose to clean out any debris. This works for a while and the squealing returns. 
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Re: 2007 Altima brake problems... [pam821]
by altgirl
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: pam821 (Jul 27, 2009 7:21 pm)
That's nuts! Read through the thread I posted a lengthy reply as to what I did. Forget about the service dept. Go straight to Nissan call the 1-866 number in your owners manual and file a case. Keep complaining as that is not normal.
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Re: Horrible Squeaking Brakes [ctblubird]
by altgirl
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Jul 27, 2009 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: ctblubird (Jun 01, 2009 7:07 am)
I just want to give an update. After having horrible brake noise and no resolution from dealer I went straight to Nissan. They first changed by brakes and that lasted a week. I called Nissan and they sent a tech from another state who had the dealer change my brakes for high powered brakes. It has been almost the months and the brakes are working great. No noise and you feel the brakes have much better traction when braking. My only fear will be the cost to replace the brakes once I need to have them replaced. Cross that bridge when I get to it. Nissan also compensated me with 2 year service plan for my troubles. You must call and complain Nissan not dealer to get resolution.
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