09+ FX35 RWD VDC/BRAKE/Slipping lights

[illestFX35]

For the past couple days my car has had the VDC OFF, BRAKE, and Slipping lights come on simultaneously. My brakes are stock and I have Aftermarket wheels if that matters. I was thinking some kind of ABS sensor was the issue. Can anyone confirm this and do I need to take the FX to the dealer? After I turn my car off it goes away, but comes back on eventually.

 

[gto]

On 1st gen that would be a brake fluid level check

 

[ariele]

Check pads. Rear pads wear faster than others cars because of brake assisted slip.


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[GEE50FX]

Brake fluid is probably a bit low. If it is a bit low, top it up.

 

[Kanedean]

With those combination of lights, I believe that your brake fluid level is too low. It's probably gone pass the minimum level mark of the brake fluid reservoir. I would top it off immediately before air gets in the master cylinder.

 

[gto]

Check pads. Rear pads wear faster than others cars because of brake assisted slip.


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That's right. Pad thickness could likely be culprit

 

[illestFX35]

just had my pads replaced less than 700 miles ago. ill check the brake fluid today


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[MemoryLeak]

99% probability it's brake fluid.
Had the same issue.

 

[Text]

Same thing happened to me too recently. Might be the weather change? idk.

I know some vehicles require very specific types of fluids. Do any of you suggest a place to buy and which type of liquid to get?

I'm actually getting an oil change at the dealer on Thursday. Might buy it there if not too much.

 

[gto]

Extra protection in a Dot 4 works well. ATE type 200

 

[Cruiser]

+1 on ATE super blue DOT 4


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[gto]

Super blue is discontinued. But 200 is the same formulation less the dye

 

[la_fx35]

^:plus1:

 

[Text]

This right here?

http://www.amazon.com/ATE-706202-Or...&keywords=extra+protection+dot+4+ate+type+200

Just need to make sure.

 

[la_fx35]

Yep.

 

[gto]

This is where I get mine. Worth a look

http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...F). Wet Boiling Point: 198 deg. C (388 deg. F).

 

[Text]

I gave the owners manual a look.

It recommends the exact following:
http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Nissa...rds=nissan+super+heavy+duty+brake+fluid+dot+3

I might just get that since it's a bit cheaper and all I'm probably going to have to do is top up the fluid. Plus I have amazon prime so free 2 day shipping.

I saw your link, price was cheaper than amazon for the liter but I didn't look into the shipping cost and transit time and I knew I wouldn't need that much. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[gto]

Your call.
Dot 4 is better than 3 and compatible. Higher boiling point.
This is a no brainer IMO for how much difference??

I wouldnt get caught on the track or anywhere hilly without it

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[Text]

I have been putting this off for a while, seriously neglecting this issue but these lights keep coming on more often now.

I took a pic yesterday of the brake fluid reservoir and it looks like it's exactly in the middle. Car was off when I took the pic.

From what I've read, that's exactly where the fluid is supposed to be, right in the middle.

I do not mind buying $12 worth of brake fluid and adding a bit but I don't think I'm supposed to fill it up anymore so there is no point. What do you guys think?

 

[Kanedean]

Hm.. that's interesting.
While the engine is off, I usually fill the reservoir close the max limit.
When was the last time you replace the brake fluid?