Nissan Sentra 2017 SV--Brakes Grinding only when AC is on
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Asked by GuruDW5JFX Apr 25, 2024 at 04:11 PM about the 2017 Nissan Sentra SV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV with approx 90k miles. My brakes grind
terribly, but ONLY when I have the air conditioning on. There is no noise
without the ac on or when I use the heater. The noise decreases slightly if I
turn off the recirculation air button.

I have seen this exact question several times via a Google search, but there
is no specific answer. The general consensus is to check and update all of
the brake parts. I have a hard time believing the issue is just with the breaks
considering it only makes the noise when the air conditioning is on.  

Any ideas before I take it to the shop for an expensive fix?

Thank you!

3 Answers
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James answered about a month ago

My guess is that what you're hearing is the ABS pump and modulator assembly kicking on when it shouldn't because of an electrical problem. We have a '13 Nissan Frontier at my job that does that. Sounds like the brakes are grinding but it's actually the ABS kicking in. Jim

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GuruDW5JFX answered about a month ago

I appreciate the response I received concerning my brake noise. Although I still think it is somehow connected to the AC, I went ahead and got new brake pads. The grinding noise has stopped. I did not use the AC over the weekend, so I will let you know if it stays up again.

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James answered about a month ago

You're welcome, glad to help. Yes, please let us know what happens with the A/C on and the new pads. Jim

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