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Bellevue Drivers: Why Are Your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ Brakes Dragging?
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(Posted on Apr 30, 2019 at 03:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

It feels like the brakes are dragging on my 2018 Nissan Kicks. There is constant resistance, even after I release the pedal. My friend thinks there might be a problem with the hoses: could he be right?

Thanks,
James
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Hi, James!

A lot of issues may cause your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ brakes to drag but your friend could be correct. Having a problem with one or multiple hoses could be to blame.

If a hose or line is pinched or kinked, pressure can become trapped in it after the brake pedal has been released.

When you apply the brakes, the pressure is high enough so that it can bypass the kink in the line. But, as you let off the pedal, the master cylinder canâ€™t supply enough force to push the fluid back.

Over time, this will wear out your brake pads and rotors. It will also cause your Kicksâ€™ gas mileage to fall. My advice is to bring your vehicle down to our Service Department at your earliest convenience and let our Technicians inspect it.

Thanks for your question, James! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you ever need anything else.