2014 Nissan 370z Brake Pads in Mesa, AZ

A squeal or scrape may be an early warning, while grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. Longer pedal travel or slower stopping should be treated as a prompt safety concern. Inspection determines whether the pads, rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid also need attention.

• Squeal or scraping during braking
• Grinding caused by missing friction material
• Longer pedal travel or stopping distance

The replacement pads are matched to the vehicle’s braking system. The inspection includes the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition because brakes work as a system. These findings help determine whether pad replacement alone addresses the condition found.

• Measurement of remaining material on all four corners
• Replacement with pads matched to the braking system
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid condition

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops can shorten pad life because they require more frequent or forceful braking. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule does not establish an interval for brake pad replacement on this model year. Measuring the remaining material at an inspection gives the direct answer for the vehicle.

• City traffic can increase brake use
• Hills and hard stops can accelerate wear
• Four-corner measurement shows remaining material

The rotors are inspected alongside the pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. A rotor inspection helps identify whether its condition can support the new pads or whether additional work is needed. Replacing pads while ignoring a rotor or caliper concern can shorten the life of the new pads.

• Rotor surfaces are inspected during brake service
• Calipers and hardware are assessed with the rotors
• The condition found determines additional replacement needs

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor, which can turn pad service into rotor service. A longer stopping distance or longer pedal travel also calls for immediate attention. If braking performance is changing, arrange an inspection rather than continuing normal driving.

• Grinding means the friction material is gone
• Longer stopping distance requires prompt attention
• Changing pedal travel should be inspected

The dealership is at 2025 W Riverview Auto Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201, just off the Loop 202 and Dobson Road. Booking gets the remaining pad material measured on all four corners, along with inspection of the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. That information helps determine whether service is needed now or at a later visit.

• Schedule an appointment online
• Call 602-905-4731
• Visit the Mesa service center at 2025 W Riverview Auto Dr