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Bellevue Drivers: Whatâ€™s Causing The Brakes To Fail On Your 2017 Nissan Juke?
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(Posted on Oct 30, 2018 at 07:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi, Robert

I was riding with a friend recently and his brakes failed. Thankfully, we were okay, but it was a scary experience. Can you tell me what would cause this to happen on my 2017 Nissan Juke?

Thanks,
Jack

Hi, Jack!

Iâ€™m sorry to hear about your experience but happy both you and your friend are okay. A number of things could cause the brakes on your Juke to fail.

Often there will be a gradual decrease in performance. But, if your pedal just drops and you feel no pressure, this would indicate that thereâ€™s a lack of fluid in the system. This could result in you having no braking force at all. For obvious reasons, this is very dangerous and you should call for assistance immediately.

If you tend to ride your brake pedal when driving or use it in a very sharp manner, it could cause the discs to overheat. This would result in a lack of stopping power which would get worse over time. Finally, since your car stops by means of friction, any lubricant that comes between your pads and rotors would reduce your ability to slow down. If you notice this, check around your tires for an oil leak or excessive grease.

Stay safe out there, Jack! Donâ€™t hesitate to contact Nissan Kirkland again or call into our dealership in Seattle, Washington.