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23 messages, Last post on Jul 14, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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Replying to: backy (Sep 17, 2007 8:53 am) |
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I just bought an new 08 Versa 2 weeks ago. The brakes pulsate when I break moderately hard, especially in stop and go highway driving. I do not have antilock breaks. Is this something others have experienced? Will it go away with break-in or should I be heading back to the dealer for a check? Thanks, mshep
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Replying to: mshep (May 18, 2008 2:57 pm) By the way, are you having any problems slowing down/stopping? |
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Replying to: mshep (May 18, 2008 2:57 pm) |
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Replying to: kiawah (May 19, 2008 1:43 pm) They claim that it was a built-up on the rotors - they cleaned it and it should be fine. Also the rotor alignment was off by a minimal degree. Better to be safe than sorry. Have it checked, especially as long as you have the warranty.
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Replying to: toguchi (May 29, 2008 6:58 am) |
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I bought a 08 versa in feb. and in late may i stated hearing a screeching noise when i would brake. at this time i only had about 3700 miles in my car.... so i thought i shouldn't have to replace my brakes so i took it in... they told me they didn't hear a noise it must be my brakes braking in... ( i dont think so!) i then left and as soon as i left i heard it more.. so i went back and they changed them for me and filed down the disk i believe ... that could possibly have been the cause of the noise well 1 day later the noise is worse!!!! i am really upset!! now at 4000 miles every time i brake it makes noise! its embarasing i dont know what to do since the dealership says there is no recall yet! has anyone encountered this problem?
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Replying to: toguchi (May 29, 2008 6:58 am) Got a call back, mechanic is admonishing me not to make so many panic stops, it heats up the brakes and deforms the rotor. Hmpf. I have never had that problems on any of my other cars (not even on the honda which I had for 17 years). I don't think I drive it any differently than I drive other cars. Seems like a design issue to me. So, I suppose you need to live in a flat, relatively traffic free part of the world, if you do not wish to have rotor problems on your Nissan Versa. Btw, I have no ABS brakes.
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Replying to: e46kim (Jun 19, 2008 12:35 pm) I had the same problem appear within a week of my purchase (2008 Versa HB SL). Dealer told me it was a common occurrence to have "hot spots" on the rotors which is usually caused by excessive breaking or hard braking. Considering the car had 100 miles on it - his explanation made total sense to me! I have owned many new cars and have never had this happen even one time! They turned the rotors and upon reaching a mileage of 1200 - the problem happened again. I no longer own the Versa - went with a Honda Sport Fit with standard ABS and so far I am very pleased - but very disappointed in Nissan. The Versa had many other issues requiring service as well but I will keep to topic and spare everyone the details. I have owned 4 other Nissan cars and have had good experiences with each. Very surprised by the lack of apparent quality of the Versa. Good luck with your brake issues! |
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I have about 38,000 on my Versa now and I haven't had to do any brakes yet. I know a lot depends on individual driving habits and conditions, and I get a good long time out of brakes in general, but was wondering what kind of brake life others might be seeing.
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