Brake Pad replacement

[vsupra123]

yes, that exact video! There is also some other ones for our cars....Exactly how I learned to locate the oil filter.

[pbwillz]

i will be doing this very soon too. it is good to know ahead of time

[AltimaMan]

I changed all 4 on my SE-R right after i got it. Had my uncle do 2, I did the other 2, we had it done within like 30 mins, it was VERY simple. I actually laughed at it.

[jimnolimit]

Originally Posted by S3AN GOTTI

even easier then the c-clamp.

Leave the caliper bolted on. Slide a flat head screwdriver in between the brake pad and rotor. Dig into the pad side more so u don't disfigure the rotor. Then pull the flathead towards the outside of the car repetitively until the piston pushes back. It's like 10X faster then unbolting and c-clamping it. Then toss the old pads, grease up the backside of the new one's and presto.

Same for the back, no twisting, or clamping.

The Altima is seriously easy to change the pads. You'll spend more time bolting and unbolting the rims. hehe...


And the check light thing is some BS disinformation.

for 10 bucks this is worth having !!!

Craftsman Disc Brake Pad Spreader - Model 47365 at Sears.com

[jimnolimit]

Originally Posted by RIZAMAN

Alty brakes are easy as sh*t. NO CEL light.

However you retract the piston though, don't forget to uncap the reservior, and put a rag around it to stop any overflow fluid from dripping out.

i never uncap the reservior , as long is its not fully topped off the fluid won't push back and won't drip out . i don't use a c clamp i use Craftsman Disc Brake Pad Spreader - Model 47365 at Sears.com its 10 buck and works great , just put one of the old pads on the piston and screw on that .

[S3AN GOTTI]

i swear.. by the time it would take me to twist/screw that one tool down I would already be done with two sets of pads with the screwdriver method. It's literally like 15 seconds of effort.

But we all have our styles and tools of choice..

[jimnolimit]

Originally Posted by S3AN GOTTI

i swear.. by the time it would take me to twist/screw that one tool down I would already be done with two sets of pads with the screwdriver method. It's literally like 15 seconds of effort.

But we all have our styles and tools of choice..

using that tool is easy and takes about 15-20 seconds , there's no prying , using different positions or slipping . work smarter not harder !!!

[S3AN GOTTI]

Originally Posted by jimnolimit

using that tool is easy and takes about 15-20 seconds , there's no prying , using different positions or slipping . work smarter not harder !!!

I'll try it out someday... The only downside to my method is that it can easily damage the pad. And I only recommend it if your replacing the pads completely. If you did a rotor swap or something, I would suggest using that tool or a c-clamp.

[jimnolimit]

Originally Posted by S3AN GOTTI

I'll try it out someday... The only downside to my method is that it can easily damage the pad. And I only recommend it if your replacing the pads completely. If you did a rotor swap or something, I would suggest using that tool or a c-clamp.

for 10 bucks at sears it worth it .

[altima0305]

sorry for the bump. will this work for an 03 altima too?

[jimnolimit]

Originally Posted by altima0305

sorry for the bump. will this work for an 03 altima too?

those instructions will work for you , they work for any altima from 2002-2008

here are the instructions i posted :

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/nis...l-3rd-gen.html