Hi all,

I have a little less than 15k miles on my G. I never checked the front brakes but the rear brakes I still see plenty of brakes left. The brake level reservior was a bit under Max a while back (maybe 9+ months ago). Then I filled it up to Max. It's now half way between Max and Min again. Is that normal usage for brake fluids? Or a sign of something wrong? I remembered my Accord, I hardly ever had to refill the brake fluids.

Thanks...

 

Consumed is not a good term. As the pads wear, they create more space for the fluid to fill, so it appears to have been used. You should top the master cylinder reservoir off as needed. A good tech will check every oil change.

 

On the manual it said to add Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT3. Should I buy the Nissan fluid at Infiniti? Or go with the DOT3/DOT4 at auto stores?

 

I would go with the Nissan brand. Can't go wrong with OEM.

 

It's not expensive enough to worry about - go with OEM.

 

I used some synthetic Valvoline SynPower DOT3/4. No problems with that. Bought it at Advance Auto.

 

Thanks. Next time I bring car to service, I'll pick up a bottle of Brake Fluids.

 

not to jack this thread or anything but how often should the rotors be replaced? by the way Bobby whats up man?

 

depends on how you use the rotors. If you daily drive then probably every 50-60K miles. If your into tracking and what not well thats a different story.

 

What's up Gary!!!

 

Brake fluid does NOT get consumed. The brake pad does. As the pad wears the caliper piston has to move out more to apply the brakes and doesn't retract as much. The extra space left by the piston is taken up with fluid. ie... put new pads in, retract the pistons and then watch what the fluid does. But it's not a bad idea to keep an eye on the level as the pads wear. If it gets too low then yes, top it off a bit

 

Thanks for the explanation!!!

 

Jeff's right. Also, make damn sure you loosen the brake reservoir cap while doing brake work because when you compress the pistons, the fluid will rise. If you topped off the fluid, it will leak out. If you don't collect the fluid before it leaks out, it will eat the paint.

 

if you have an 05x, or an 03 or 04 sedan, it doesnt really matter how much life you have, you need to replace those rotors with a higher performance set immediately!

 

How's everything man?! did your wife have the baby already?...if so CONGRATS MAN