How to Remove the Brake Rotor On My 1999 Nissan Maxima

If you feel a vibration when you are braking, you may need to remove the rotors on your 1999 Nissan Maxima. You may take them to a mechanic to have them machined to remove any warping issues in the rotors. Otherwise, you may have to replace them. It is advised that you check your rotors as soon as you feel an issue with the braking to avoid more severe damage to your vehicle.

Instructions

1

Loosen the lug nuts on the side from which you are going to remove the rotor. To do this, use the lug wrench that came with your 1999 Nissan Maxima or find the appropriate size socket from your socket set. You will not be removing the lug nuts at this point, you simply need to loosen them.

2

Place the jack under the frame of the vehicle and raise it until the tire is not touching the ground.

3

Place jack stands under the frame of the vehicle. This is imperative to ensure you are working under safe conditions.

4

Finish taking all lug nuts off the wheel so you can remove the rim from the car.

5

Remove the pin bolt located on the brake caliper. This is typically a 10mm bolt that holds the caliper to the A-frame.

6

Remove the brake caliper assembly from around the brake rotor and secure it out of the way using a length of wire.

7

Pry off the grease cap from the center of the rotor.

8

Remove the cotter pin, adjusting cap, insulator and wheel bearing lock nut from beneath the grease cap.

9

Remove the wheel hub and rotor from the vehicle.