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Nissan Quest Rear Brake Pad Replacement

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Posted onDec 5, 2017Oct 4, 2022 Updated onOct 4, 2022
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Is the emergency brakes of your Nissan Quest weak and soft? This article provides instructions on changing rear brake pads and rotors on Nissan Quest 2011-2017.

Table of Contents
  1. Symptoms
  2. What you will need
  3. Procedure

Symptoms

Some signs indicate that the rear Nissan Quest brake pads must be replaced.

  • Nissan Quest Brake Warning Light On,
  • Nissan Quest Screech, grinding noise when braking,
  • Vibration or pulsating brake pedal or steering wheel when braking
    (Often caused by warped Nissan Quest rotors)
  • The Nissan Quest brake pedal must be pressed very hard for the car to stop.
  • The parking brake doesn’t hold

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  • Nissan Quest Rear Brake Pads
  • Nissan Quest Rear Rotor
  • Brake Pad Grease
  • Mechanic Metric Toolset
  • Torque Wrench
  • Vehicle Jacks
  • Jack Stands
  • Screwdrivers

Procedure

  1. Park vehicle on a level surface. Engage the parking brakes on the Nissan.
  2. Loosen the lug nuts before you jack up the Nissan but don’t remove them yet. Remove wheel to change rear brake pads on Nissan Quest 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
  3. Jack up the car and remove the wheel.

  4. Next, loosen the 14mm bolts to get the brake caliper out.  How to replace rear brake pads on Nissan Quest 2011-2017
  5. Remove the brake caliper. Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose.

  6. Press the brake caliper piston in. Pistons must be pushed back into the caliper to accommodate the new rotor and brake pad. Because the rear brake caliper has the emergency/parking brakes integrated, the cylinder may need to be rotated for it to go back.

  7. Use a breaker bar to remove bracket bolts.Nissan Quest change rear brake rotors diy
  8. Remove the rotor from the car.

  9. Install the new rotor. Reinstall the caliper bracket and torque it to 85Nm. Nissan Quest Replace rear Rotor DIY Guide 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
  10. Clean shims and apply grease to the back of brake pads. Apply silicone-based lubricant to the ends of the brake pads. Clean and apply grease to rear brake pads Nissan Quest
  11. Rember to clean and apply grease to caliper guide pins. grease guide pin
  12. Reinstall new brake pads. Install the brake caliper bolts and torque to 20-25 ft/lb.

  13. Install the wheel. Slowly lower your Quest to the ground. Torque the lug nuts in a star pattern to the manufacturer’s recommendation (70-90 ft-lbs.)

We hope you find the Nissan Quest Rear Brake Pad Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Nissan.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified
    Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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