How to Replace Nissan Brake Rotors

The rotors on a Nissan are the round metal plates that are mounted to the axle behind the wheels--the discs in "disc brakes." If the rotors are cracked, worn or other wise damaged, the Nissan will not stop correctly and the vehicle will shake and vibrate. Changing the rotors is basically the same on all Nissans but the nuts and bolts that secure the brake housing to the rotors will vary from model to model.

Instructions

1

Loosen the nuts on the wheel using the wheel nut wrench. Raise the Nissan's frame using the jack and support the frame on vehicle stands. Pull the wheels off the Nissan.

2

Loosen the nuts that secure the brake housing to the top of the rotor using the ratchet set. Pull the brake housing off the rotor. If there is a metal frame that supports the brake housing around the rotor, loosen the nuts securing the frame and pull it off the rotor.

3

Pull the rotor off the axle and slide the new rotor onto the axle. Replace the metal frame to the rotor if needed and tighten the securing screws. Replace the brake housing to the top of the rotor and tighten the securing screw.

4

Replace the wheels to the axle of the Nissan and tighten the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench. Raise the Nissan and remove the vehicle stand. Lower the Nissan to the ground and repeat these steps for the other three brake rotor.