Changing Rear Brakes, 4th gen Maxima

How to change out the rear pads and rotors on a 4th gen Maxima.

Do as I say, not as I do. Yep, now I've got to get some money together and find me a torque member at the local pullapart, assuming they aren't all seized to hell like mine.

Video is obviously lacking a lot of random information (as well as poorly edited). When I'm able to get the 'new' torque member, I'll probably make a better vid.

Other things that need to be discussed are the proper way to rotate the pistons back in, lining them up with the tab on the pads, etc.

Yes, I know the rotor isn't spinning true; backside is all rusty, and the lugnuts were just finger tight.

As always, donations are welcome should you feel the need, boredmder.com :wall:

Rear piston tool - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95713

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Nissan
• Maxima
• 4th
• gen
• A32
• change
• rear
• brakes
• repair
• replace
• replacement

[boredmder]

@79wobbie

The cube isn't the 'proper' way, really. There are tool sets designed specifically for this sort of thing, the cube is just a cheap way to handle most rear calipers.

And I don't know why you'd spend the money for a cube on a tool truck when it can be bought at HF, Sears, etc for a few bucks. I spend my fair share with SO and Cornwell, but I'd never get a cube from them.

[79wobbie]

the way you are supposed to compress the calliper is you are supposed to use the tool called the cube it can be bought off any tool truck