Important Of Maintaining Your Brakes in Greenville, MS

Your car carries precious cargo, so make sure its brakes are working well. Bring your vehicle to James Ceranti Nissan in Greenville, Mississippi, for a regular service check up to be sure the brake system is working well.

How often should the brakes be checked?

You should take your car in for brake inspection at last once a year — more often if something seems wrong. Some signs that your car’s brakes need attention are

• a squealing or scraping sound when the brake pedal is pressed
• you need to press down harder on the brake pedal to get the car to slow down
• a feeling like the car is pulling to one side or the other as you drive
• the brake warning light on the dashboard comes on,

If you experience any of these, call for service right away!

What is involved in brake service?

When you bring your Nissan Pathfinder into our dealership for brake maintenance, our certified technicians will remove the wheels and look at the following components:

• Master Cylinder – We’ll make sure the brake fluid is at the proper level.
• Brake Lines – These metal tubes carry the fluid to each wheel and must be scrutinized for kinks, rust, or leaks.
• Brake Hoses – The rubber hoses that attach to the brake lines can crack or split over time.
• Lining and Pads – These are the parts of the system that wear out the fastest. Using high-quality Nissan parts can help your car’s brakes last longer.
• Parking Brake – Our technicians will check the parking brake to make sure it is working properly.
• Flushing – Draining and replacing the fluid every couple of years keeps it clean and operating smoothly.

James Ceranti Nissan uses genuine Nissan parts when we replace your brake pads and rotors. You can trust that we use the best replacement parts for your Nissan.

Good driving habits save brakes

Brake replacement is an eventual part of vehicle maintenance, but learning to spare your brakes when driving your Nissan Maxima can save you money. Slow the vehicle gradually by taking your foot off of the gas when stopping. Also, downshifting, especially when going down a hill, can slow your car without using the brakes as much.

It's better to make sure that your car’s brakes are working well now instead of waiting until it’s too late. Schedule a service appointment with James Ceranti Nissan now, and we’ll ensure your car is operating properly.