Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 1999 Nissan Maxima

Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 1999 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

: the contact stated while driving 3 mph, the vehicle hesitated, bucked, and nearly stalled. This was accompanied by vibration in the entire vehicle. Several months later, the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the ignition coil was not functional and that the calipers on both rear brakes had locked up on the wheel. There were no repairs made on the calipers.

2 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2004

After purchasing the vehicle the brakes squealed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer performed a factory inspection. Later, the brakes failed, and the right rear calipers were replaced. After a 60,000 miles front pads, rotors, and calipers had to be replaced. Vehicle made a humming noise from the left brake. Consumer states after vehicle warmed up brake pedal goes to the floor, pumps brake pedal comes back. Replaced rear brakes and replace rotors.


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