Nissan Altima Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Replacement (2013-2018)
About this video
Rear brakes worn down or making noise? An ASE certified mechanic replaces the rear brake pads and rotors and shows the part that trips up most DIYers: getting the rear caliper piston back in correctly without damaging the parking brake mechanism.
SAFETY FIRST
Brakes are a safety system. Work on level concrete, chock the front wheels, and support the car on jack stands, never on a jack alone. Release the parking brake before you pull the caliper, torque everything to spec, and confirm a firm pedal and a working parking brake before driving.
WHAT WE COVER
Inspecting rear pad thickness and rotor condition before you buy parts
Releasing the parking brake and getting the caliper off safely
Why some rear caliper pistons press straight in while others must be wound in, and how to tell which one you have
Removing a rust welded rear rotor without destroying it
Cleaning the hub surface and checking the parking brake shoes or mechanism
Lubricating slide pins and installing fresh hardware clips
Installing new pads and rotors and torquing the caliper bracket and lugs
Setting the parking brake adjustment and bedding in the new brakes
SYMPTOMS YOU MAY NOTICE
Grinding or scraping from the rear when braking
Squeal from the rear that changes when you apply the brake
Parking brake that will not hold on a hill or needs many clicks
Rear rotors with a heavy lip, deep grooves, or rust pitting
Brake warning light on or a low brake fluid level
Clunk or drag from one rear wheel from a seized caliper or frozen slide pin
Vibration under braking from a warped or unevenly worn rear rotor
RELATED CODES AND WARNINGS
Rear brake wear typically sets no engine codes. A dragging rear caliper or a wheel that locks early can bring on ABS and traction control lights and store C1 chassis codes in the ABS module, and a low fluid level will turn on the red brake lamp.
DOES THIS APPLY TO MY CAR
Recorded on a 2018 Nissan Altima, fifth generation L33, sold 2013-2018 in the US with the 2016-2018 facelift included in that range. It applies to 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Altima 2.5 and 3.5 models in S, SV, SR, and SL trim. The Altima is sold globally as the Nissan Teana, and the same rear brake layout and procedure show up on the Nissan Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, and Infiniti QX60. The method also carries over to most cars and SUVs from Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description are provided for educational purposes only. Vehicle repair carries risk of injury and property damage. You are responsible for your own safety and for any work performed on your vehicle.
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