Brakes

What Do Brakes Do?

They generate friction -- the resistance your Nissan vehicle's wheels and tires need to slow down and stop.

How Many and What Types are There?

There are two systems these days -- disc and drum.

How Do They Work?

It's a process, and luckily, a simple one. It starts when you step on the brake pedal. The brake pistons activate, traveling the bore of the master brake cylinder and pressurizing brake fluid. This fluid flows through a network of brake hoses and lines.

In a drum brake system, however, the fluid forces two components to clamp together: brake shoes and brake drums. In a disc brake system, on the other hand, it makes three others fasten together: brake rotors, brake calipers, and the brake pads between them.

How Long Do They Last?

That depends on the conditions of the parts and the results of a comprehensive brake inspection. That entails checking everything from the brake pedal and fluid to the lines, hoses, and assemblies. That means the parking brake, too. Replace anything that the results call for changing.

What are the Signs They Need Replacing?

• Dashboard warning lights
• Shuddering and/or pulling sideways when braking
• Grinding or other abnormal noises when you brake
• A brake pedal that feels too soft or low
• Weak brake grip
• Longer slowing and stopping times

Before you buy new brake parts, though, be sure they're the genuine article.

Why Buy Genuine OEM?

They'll fit the Nissan model you love driving right from the get-go. That's a compatibility guarantee you may not get from the aftermarket for brakes.

Where Can I Order Replacement Nissan Brake Parts Online?

From our auto parts store. Our catalog's got a wide selection, and you can browse it by your model and its year to find what fits more easily. Buy now, and we'll ship and deliver straight to your door, ASAP. You'll have repairs done before you know it.