When you're driving a luxury vehicle with a powerful engine, you need brakes that can match the capabilities of your car. Getting a regular brake inspection from your INFINITI dealer will make all the difference. 1. Brake Vapor Lock This is a dangerous situation that happens when some of the brake fluid in your line evaporates, leaving air behind. This happens because brake fluid naturally absorbs water (it's made to do that), and eventually the fluid absorbs enough water that the overall boiling point of the brake fluid is lowered. That means it's possible that the fluid could boil over if you're using the brakes hard, as you might on the track or taking your INFINITI on a mountain road trip. more You avoid this problem by using good brake fluid in the first place and regularly checking that there are no leaks and that the fluid is in good condition. Your INFINITI will come with high-quality brake fluid, but if you ever have it serviced somewhere other than your dealership, you risk getting inferior fluid that can't handle what your INFINITI is made to do. 2. Mushy, Unresponsive Brakes If you're starting to feel a mushy or squishy feeling in your brakes, or if you find you have to mash them all the way to the floor to get any response, the most common culprit is a leak in the brake line. It's also possible that the line has somehow ballooned for some reason. There are three main reasons this could happen. The first is simple age, and if you're driving an older model, this is something you want your dealership to check on regularly. The second two issues are the result of using inferior parts or having someone work on your INFINITI who doesn't really know what they're doing. If the brake line has been twisted or bent, this might cause the problem, and that usually happens because the line was not properly checked before it was tightened. It also needs the correct torque, and the line can't be in contact with other parts of the suspension. It's also essential that your INFINITI have quality brake hoses with low moisture permeability. To get your INFINITI serviced right, by techs you can trust, make an appointment with us at J.B.A. INFINITI of Ellicott City in Ellicott City, MD right away.
