2013 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 289

BRAKES If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes checked by a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. occasional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake system. Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed. For additional information, see the maintenance log section of your NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide for maintenance intervals. SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes. The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer for a brake system check if the brake pedal height does not return to normal. HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAKE SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with high performance brake pads that provide appropriate braking force in a broad range of driving environments. Due to the material used for the brake pads, the road wheels may become more easily covered by brake dust, however this does not indicate that there is a malfunction. The GT-R brake pads use material that contains a lot of iron to maintain steady braking performance even in high and low temperatures. However, if the brake system is wet and the parking brake is applied for a long time, the iron in this material may get rusty and the brake pad and disc rotor may be fixed together. This may cause noise and vibration while driving. Before parking the vehicle, dry the brake by driving on a BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed. After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will always be heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear warning sound is heard. Under some driving or climate conditions, A . Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle * This may cause improper windshield washer operation. If the nozzle is clogged, remove any B . Be objects with a needle or small pin * careful not to damage the nozzle. 8-22 Maintenance and do-it-yourself