How to Replace the Rear Brake Shoes on a 1996 Nissan Truck

The 1996 Nissan Truck comes in either a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive model, both fully customizable with a variety of packages and options. All models come with all around disc brakes. Disc brakes make at home brake changes quite simple, in comparison with drum brakes. Brakes should be changed every 3 to 6 months, depending on the brand and quality of brake that you purchase. Brakes are ready to be replaced when you hear a squealing or grinding sound or when the brakes are "grabbing," or stopping jerkily.

Instructions

1

Loosen the lugs. Rotate the lugs turn counterclockwise with the tire iron. Place the wood blocks in front of the front tires.

2

Raise the truck. Place the floor jack underneath the support strut on the driver's side of the rear of the truck. Raise the truck enough to allow the wheels ample room to come off. Place the jack stands underneath the same support strut as the jack. Repeat on the opposite side of the truck.

3

Remove the tires. Remove the lug nuts completely and the tire. Set the lugs and the tire aside.

4

Remove the brake caliper mount. Remove the two bolts that hold the mount to the rotor with the socket wrench. Tie the mount to the undercarriage of the truck with the twine to prevent stress on the brake line.

5

Remove the brake pads. The brake pads slip out of the caliper mount.

6

Compress the caliper. Place the c-clamp on the caliper mounting bracket and align the main disc on the caliper in the bracket. If the clamp slips, place one of the of brake pads over the caliper to provide a larger area.

7

Install the new brakes. Place the new brake pads in the caliper mount. Make sure that the brake material on each brake is facing inward, toward the rotor.

8

Reattach the caliper mount. Bolt the mount back on with the socket wrench. Reattach the tire and the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle. Tighten the lugs.