2007 Brake Problems??

[Dwm]

New to the board here. I just drove my new 2007 LE home from the dealership this evening. My truck has 62 miles on it including the 30 mile drive home. I have been looking at the Titans for while, I have previously owned Dodge products and fell in love with this truck the first time I drove it.

Does the brake shudder issue effect the later models? The reason I ask is that on my drive home from the dealership, I noticed a shudder in the steering wheel when applying the brakes at stoplights, etc. I was unaware that the earlier models had brake problems until finding this forum. The shudder concerned me enough that I started researching online and found this forum.

Could a truck with only 62 miles on it have a problem that is in any way related to the brake shudder issue on the earlier models? Could this be because the brakes are not broken in yet?

I plan to drive for a few days to see if it clears up before becoming too concerned but was wondering if anyone else has experienced similar or has any opinions on what it could be.

Thanks,

[V8 TITAN]

i would say just keep driving it a while then see what happens. welcom to TT lets see some pics!

[titanmann]

1) Bad or warped rotors - you need to take the truck back asap - demand they replace the rotors - not having them turned.
2) Bad or glazed pads

You get this shudder on the test drive?

welcome to TT - your problem is the exception than the rule - I'm sure it will get fixed from your dealer..

[Dwm]

Thanks for the reply, I don't remember getting it on the test drive. The ride home was about 30 hwy miles at 70+ mph. It lightly rained the last 10 miles and it was not until I exited the Interstate and started hitting lights that I noticed the shudder. This was not hard braking either. I started experimenting to see if it made a difference.

[titanmann]

debris between the pads and rotors somehow? I'd take it in when you can to have them take a look..

[BKW]

The rotors and pads were changed mid year 2005. Brake issues have vertially disappeared. A shudder in the steering wheel can be caused by many things...front end alignment, bent wheel. I doubt you have brake judder on a 2007.

[BKW]

Originally Posted by Dwm

Thanks for the reply, I don't remember getting it on the test drive. The ride home was about 30 hwy miles at 70+ mph. It lightly rained the last 10 miles and it was not until I exited the Interstate and started hitting lights that I noticed the shudder. This was not hard braking either. I started experimenting to see if it made a difference.

Read you owners manual about break in period...70+mph is overdoing it on a new truck.

[titan814]

my 22's make my steering wheel judder. i would take it back to the dealer and have them look at it. welcome to the club friend

[titanmann]

didn't think about the bent wheel - do'h!

[BKW]

Originally Posted by titanmann

didn't think about the bent wheel - do'h!

It's also not a good idea to demand anything from the service department. There are right and wrong ways of handling things. If you just bought it, and have problems...take it back. Be polite.

Before you take delivery, two things need to be checked: Headlamp adjustment and front end alignment.

Before signing anything, a close inspection of the entire vehicle is very important. Once you leave the lot...anything discovered like interior flaws, chips in paint, or body damage is tough to get fixed.

[Clint]

Welcome to Titan Talk. Drive the truck a bit to get to know it. Driving on the highway doesn't let you know is quirks or normal behavior. As stated before 70 mph is a bit fast on a new motor just as staying at a set speed is. You need to vary speed and stay at under 60-65 mph.
Most likely your brakes aren't doing what many of ours had done. I would apply the brakes and the steering wheel shook and the brake pedal pulsed very much. Nissan will take care of it, if in fact there is a problem.

Clint

[titanmann]

Originally Posted by BKW

It's also not a good idea to demand anything from the service department. There are right and wrong ways of handling things. If you just bought it, and have problems...take it back. Be polite.

didn't infer that he'd be an a'hole - the buyer should expect due diligence from the dealership.

IF - it is brake related - the "demand" that the dealership replace , and not turn a potentially warped rotor, is erroring (sp) on the safety side -tis all.
Again the pads could be riding up and down on warped rotors.

I'll stick with the brakes being the problem only because I've spent a great deal of time driving at high speed - I think I got a handle on what causes steering wheel shudder - but then again - I could be totally wrong!

as BKW stated - being polite and firm about the "request" will get the job done..

[Dwm]

Thanks for the input, I did not even think about the engine break in period. Dealer did not mention it, I was in a hurry to get home though, I was not planning to missi the first half of the Rose Bowl. I'll keep you posted on my shudder issue. I am hoping it will work itself out.

Thanks again.

[hottrodd7]

I got 1,300 miles on my '07 and so far everything seems to be running A-OK. Hope there are no brake problems in the '07. Good luck in getting your's fixed.

[Dorsey]

I had this on my 06 for the first 100 miles or so. It has been discussed before and some have attributed it to "flat spots" on the tires from sitting on the lot for several days to several months. I personally think the pads just need to bed in to the rotors. It seemed to return, though not as bad after about 5000 miles and that too seems somewhat common. I attribute that to the tires since many have had that cured by having the tires "force balanced." Mine is not that bad so I am going to wait for the tires to wear out and replace them with another brand.