Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2006 Nissan Sentra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
I had purchased my vehicle in December 2010. When I had purchased it, it seemed to have a barring problem, or a brake problem. It kept shaking, and making a thump-sound. It kept pulling, when I stepped on the brakes. About March 2011, I was driving on the highway, and all of a sudden, my car was shaking so much, that I had to pull over. It blew my entire rim and tire off. I got a tow truck and brought it to my mechanic, had to purchase a new tire and rim. About a couple months later, I noticed the pulling in the brakes again,it was getting worse, so I brought it back to my mechanic, and he checked out the whole car. He noticed that their was braking fluid leaking, and that it needs new brake pads. I had my car for 7 months, and all of a sudden I need new brake pads. He said it shouldn't of passed the safety. My dad and his lawyer looked at the safety and e tested papers, and it looks like it was forged, so it probably wasn't a proper safety. I am planning to give the car back, as it does not seem to be a proper safety.
Rear passenger brake does not adjust correctly and over tightens. Wheel may become completely locked up. Brake pad shows most ware on top front portion of shoe that is applied by the parking brake mechanism. Since new car has always made chirping noises while applying the brake. All other brakes on car are still completely good except this one. There are other complaints on the internet expressing the same concern.