2015 Nissan 370z Brake Pads in Mesa, AZ

A grinding sound means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. These symptoms should not be ignored because continued driving can affect additional brake components. An inspection measures the remaining material at all four corners.

• Listen for squealing or scraping while braking.
• Treat grinding as a stop-driving-and-book-it warning.
• Pay attention to longer pedal travel or stopping distance.

The inspection covers the rotors, calipers, hardware and brake fluid condition. Pads, rotors, hardware and fluid are assessed together because replacing one component while ignoring another can shorten the life of the new part. The findings determine whether pad replacement addresses the service need.

• Pad material is measured at all four corners.
• Replacement pads are matched to the braking system.
• Rotors, calipers, hardware and fluid condition are inspected.

City traffic, towing, hills and hard stops all shorten pad life. The condition of the complete brake system also matters, so a visual assumption cannot replace measuring the remaining material. A four-corner inspection shows whether replacement is needed now or at the next visit.

• City traffic creates repeated braking demand.
• Hills and hard stops can accelerate pad wear.
• Four-corner measurement identifies remaining material.

Rotor condition is assessed alongside the pads, calipers, hardware and brake fluid. If worn pads have reached the backing plate, the rotor may have been affected by metal-to-metal contact. The inspection findings, including the condition of the rotors, determine whether pad replacement alone is appropriate.

• Rotors are inspected during brake pad service.
• Grinding can indicate rotor contact with the backing plate.
• The condition found determines the needed repair.

Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel and longer stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection. Brake pads, rotors, hardware and fluid should be assessed as a system before deciding whether continued driving is appropriate. If braking performance has changed, arrange service rather than waiting for the condition to worsen.

• Stop driving if the brakes produce a grinding sound.
• Book an inspection for longer stopping distance.
• Have all four corners measured and related parts assessed.

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

• Use the online service appointment form.
• Call 602-905-4731 to arrange brake service.
• Visit the Mesa service center for a four-corner inspection.