What is brake juddering?
Brake judder is the vibration felt through the steering wheel and suspension when the brakes are applied at certain speeds and pressures. It can vary from a barely noticeable vibration to a violent judder – experienced either through the brake pedal or steering wheel.
Why does my Nissan make judder when I brake?
• Usually caused by glazing of the rotor’s surface as a result of heavy or frequent braking. • Refer to technical bulletins specific to the model of vehicle regarding this incident. • Replace the brake pads, then resurface the rotors and finish them with sand paper. Refer to Brake Service on page 6 for additional detail.
What kind of brake pads does Nissan use?
Original Equipment (OE) brake pads are installed on all current Nissan vehicles at the factory. •The OE pads use a Non-asbestos Organic (NAO) compound. The NAO material provides state of the art resistance to squeal noise.
How to find out if your Nissan has a brake problem?
1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident.
What should I do if I have Brake judder?
Refer to the Service Manual (ESM) for brake dust precautions and use approved brake cleaning equipment. •Refer to ASIST (Service Bulletins and ESM) for correct installation and lubrication of brake pads, caliper parts, and hardware. CAUTION:Do not get grease on the brake pad friction surface. BRAKE JUDDER
• Usually caused by glazing of the rotor’s surface as a result of heavy or frequent braking. • Refer to technical bulletins specific to the model of vehicle regarding this incident. • Replace the brake pads, then resurface the rotors and finish them with sand paper. Refer to Brake Service on page 6 for additional detail.
Original Equipment (OE) brake pads are installed on all current Nissan vehicles at the factory. •The OE pads use a Non-asbestos Organic (NAO) compound. The NAO material provides state of the art resistance to squeal noise.
What to do if your brake line is juddering?
If the spacer is lost or damaged, the wheel cannot be correctly centered. Place the run-out gauge on the back of the rotor while fitting the wheel, and measure the run-out. The gauge will only show run-out once the wheel is fitted and tightened, and it may be necessary to change the wheel.
1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident.