How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Nissan Maxima

Unlike many vehicles, the Nissan Maxima doesn't require any special tools to compress the rear disc brakes, making them easy to replace. Just grab a pair of needle nose pliers and these instructions to quickly, and easily, replace the rear disc brakes in a Maxima.

Instructions

1

Lift the rear of the Maxima off the ground using a car jack. Support the vehicle on all sides to prevent it from tipping over.

2

Take the rear wheels off the Maxima. Use a torque wrench to loosen the lug nuts. Remove the wheels and set them on the ground, face up.

3

Disconnect the parking brake cable bracket bolt. Slide out the pin bolts and remove the caliper body. Carefully remove the pad springs, and then take out the pads and shims.

4

Rotate the piston clockwise into the caliper body using a pair of needle nose pliers. Grease the area that the brake pads contact on the mounting support using silicone based grease.

5

Replace the pad springs. Attach the shims to the rear disc brake pads and install on the caliper mounting bracket. Lay the caliper body on the mounting support and torque the pin bolts between 16 to 23 ft. lb.

6

Install the rear wheels and lower the Maxima to the ground. Verify that the brake fluid is at the proper level and that the brakes function properly.