Brakes Question

CapNemo · 05-10-2004, 10:15 PM

I know several of you guys have posted that you had a problem with the brakes. I believe in most cases it was warped rotors. After they replaced the rotors, has the problem returned? I hav about 3300 miles on my Titan and I now have this problem. Thanks for the input guys.

titanmike · 05-10-2004, 10:34 PM

yes the problem returned. The dealer said they are going to contact nissan to see what to do and they will let me know. Had the problem twice with 8500 miles. Waiting to here what the permanent fix will be.

dickyn · 05-10-2004, 10:36 PM

I now have 4k on mine and just had mine resurfaced by the dealer last friday, it seems fine as of today. I also called nissan and let them know about the problem. They mentioned that everyone with this problem needs to call, they told me that if the problem re occurs, they'll replace the rotors.

**CaliforniaTitan** · 05-10-2004, 10:46 PM

Rotor warpage once started for whatever reason (too tight of lugs, bad first cut, out or round, etc etc) will just continue to be an issue. Once it starts, it never goes away completely. I have dealt with this issue many times in the past and for some of us older 300zx drivers its a constant issue. The perm solution for those was to go aftermarket with Brembo's or the like rotors. Not to say you must though. A replacement of the rotors alone sometimes can and will solve the problem.

Another 'issue' that will also feel like bad rotors is wheel bearings that are tightened too much and then backed off too much. This will also create a vibration in the front end along with many other possibilities.

Chris

CapNemo · 05-11-2004, 02:02 PM

Thanks guys!!!

BudmanHemi · 05-11-2004, 02:08 PM

I found out your rotors come from where ours do. We also have the same problem. We are getting new calipers, and pads. Also turning down rotors, and in some cases replacement. For those with warpage you should be getting new calipers, pad's soon. Mine have been on back order for a month.. When i asked why they told me because the company that provides them does nissan, dodge, and many other manufacturers, and they cant keep up.. Just letting you know..

Slick50 · 05-11-2004, 03:35 PM

Should all Titan owners get their rotors checked? I have just 550 miles and would like to head off the problem if possible.
slick50

greasy · 05-11-2004, 05:14 PM

Titan brake rotors and calipers are made by Bosch.

mridenour · 05-12-2004, 01:29 PM

4800 miles and having brake problems I think I just bought a ford with a Nissan badge. What a piece of 40,000 dollar junk.

TITAN21 · 05-12-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mridenour

4800 miles and having brake problems I think I just bought a ford with a Nissan badge. What a piece of 40,000 dollar junk.

i just pasted 2900 miles and having some problems with my brakes too. getting a little vibration up front and on the steering wheel when i brake. also hearing a little ticking sound down below when i press the brake, taking it to the dealer today...

Steamguy · 05-12-2004, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BudmanHemi

I found out your rotors come from where ours do. We also have the same problem. We are getting new calipers, and pads. Also turning down rotors, and in some cases replacement. For those with warpage you should be getting new calipers, pad's soon. Mine have been on back order for a month.. When i asked why they told me because the company that provides them does nissan, dodge, and many other manufacturers, and they cant keep up.. Just letting you know..

Hey, Budman...

I had a 1/2 ton Dodge and had similar problems; I was able to cure mine by using an old-fashioned mechanic's trick. Sometimes the heat built up on the pads gets re-transferred to the rotors when you're sitting still after a long hard stop, and can cause glaze spots or minor warp problems. This following method only works if the rotors are showing small warps, or inconsistent braking effort. For big problems, they have to be machined or replaced.

Here's how I successfully dealt with it: When I did have a (slightly) warped rotor, or rotors with glazed spots, I gave the truck a really hard stop. Then instead of just sitting where I stopped, if at all possible I release the pedal and let the truck roll a little, even though I still had my foot on the brake. This allows the heat to be evenly distributed over the rotors, and allows them to cool more evenly, hopefully bringing them back into line a bit.

As a preventative measure, when stopping hard from higher speed, stop a little short, and allow the truck to roll forward slowly, (even though you still have your foot on the brake) thus allowing the brakes to cool evenly, without a big hot spot from the pads.

I had a lot of trouble with my Ram's brakes (and my Dakota's before that) until I started doing this as a habit.

This may and may not help, but it is certainly something to try.

Steamguy