Brakes wearing too early ??

[LibbiPeach]

ok, so i have a 2008 Versa that is just slightly over 12,000 miles. I bought her new and she is still under warranty. I took her in cuz i had been hearing brake squeal and once even heard a grinding sound. It started with just going in reverse, to then going in forward. . so i took her in today and they replaced the brakes shoes. Is this NORMAL ???

i have never ever needed brakes done this soon before on a vehicle. Prior to this car I had a 1999 Ford F150 that i also bought new and only replaced the brakes once that i recall. This is kinda freaking me out and am hoping this isn't an ongoing occurrence.

anyone?

[Promise Land]

By shoes, you are reffering to the rear brake shoes correct? I wouldn't say that it's normal. I have ~13k on my V and never a squeal from neither shoes or pads. Let's see where you are at by 25k.

[LibbiPeach]

yes, shoes, is what was on the "receipt" from the dealership .. so i too am assuming it is the rear brakes..

[NODES]

yes, shoes, is what was on the "receipt" from the dealership .. so i too am assuming it is the rear brakes..

there is no shoes in the back, as it has drum brakes. They might of just worked on the front then.

[morgan]

Shoes are to Drums as Pads are to Rotors. FYI, no disrespect intended.

No they should not wear out in 12K unless they have been abused (driving with parking brake on, etc..) or there has been mechanical failure or environmentally induced failure, such as seized parts or improper adjustment for what ever reason.

Personally at 42K, squeaky and dusty with very little wear.

[LibbiPeach]

thanks Morgan, that's what i thought. There is no reason my brakes should have failed this early that i can comprehend, that's why i brought it here to see if anyone else had experienced this. Time will tell I suppose on whether this continues and as "promise land" said, we'll see what happens by 25K miles.

thanks everyone for your input.

Libbi

[NODES]

Shoes are to Drums as Pads are to Rotors. FYI, no disrespect intended.

No they should not wear out in 12K unless they have been abused (driving with parking brake on, etc..) or there has been mechanical failure or environmentally induced failure, such as seized parts or improper adjustment for what ever reason.

Personally at 42K, squeaky and dusty with very little wear.

Yeah I knew that, brain cramp seems it got the better of me.

[devilV]

I just had mine done as well. I bought my V used w/ about 9K on the clock back in June. I noticed the squeal shortly after. Anyway, I finally took my car back to my dealer (Trophy Nissan in Mesquite, TX) and they did the same thing for me. No more squeal! There was a TSB. Common problem with Vs.

[LibbiPeach]

thanks Morgan, that's what i thought. There is no reason my brakes should have failed this early that i can comprehend, that's why i brought it here to see if anyone else had experienced this. Time will tell I suppose on whether this continues and as "promise land" said, we'll see what happens by 25K miles.

thanks everyone for your input.

Libbi

[iluvmyVersa08]

I have heard a squeak from time to time. However it is usually only after my V has been parked for a couple days and when I first leave the driveway and apply the brakes I hear a small squeak, but no griding. I don't think I have any problems with mine. However if I hear the grinding noise I'll be sure to take her in and tell them about all of you that have had to have the 'shoes' replaced, lol.

[LibbiPeach]

yes, and mine are still squeaking .. and I'm not happy about it either. I've heard it said that it is becuz the pads are metallic and that this is to be expected, but i dunno.

[VersaMG08]

yes, and mine are still squeaking .. and I'm not happy about it either. I've heard it said that it is becuz the pads are metallic and that this is to be expected, but i dunno.

I've been experiencing my back brakes squealing too when I put it in reverse. But when I drive, it doesn't do that either. May have to get mine checked out, they shouldn't wear out that quickly at less than 15k miles.

[NODES]

I have heard a squeak from time to time. However it is usually only after my V has been parked for a couple days and when I first leave the driveway and apply the brakes I hear a small squeak, but no griding. I don't think I have any problems with mine. However if I hear the grinding noise I'll be sure to take her in and tell them about all of you that have had to have the 'shoes' replaced, lol.

I use to have the same issue on my civic when it was parked a bit longer or when I washed it but it never caused any mechanical issues for me besides the noise. The versa on the other hand does not though.

[LibbiPeach]

yes, and mine are still squeaking .. and I'm not happy about it either. I've heard it said that it is becuz the pads are metallic and that this is to be expected, but i dunno.

[NODES]

yes, and mine are still squeaking .. and I'm not happy about it either. I've heard it said that it is becuz the pads are metallic and that this is to be expected, but i dunno.

you could try putting the anti squeaking paste on them, not sure if that is done from factory. This applies only to disc brakes though.

[ScottDoom]

I have an '09 Nissan and my brakes starting making noise as well at around 12K miles. Then it went away. Then came back. I haven't paid attention in a while though. I'll have to turn my radio down and give a listen tomorrow. I'm at 16K now and if it's doing it, I'm going to take it in to the dealer.

Will they fix it under warranty or will I have to pay out of pocket?

[Moghedian]

Why is this occurring in the 1st place?

Out of your pocket I believe, brakes are a wear item.
Modified by Moghedian at 11:39 AM 4/1/2010