How to Replace the Rotor in a Nissan Maxima

The Nissan Maxima has been around since 1976. The Maxima as we know it today is actually the seventh generation successor of the original Nissan Maxima. If you own a Maxima built after 1989 and need to replace the rotors, the process is pretty much the same across all model years and is fairly simple to do in your own garage.

Instructions

1

Buy new rotors at the auto parts store or order them online for your Nissan Maxima. Plan on replacing all of the rotors at once for the best braking performance. It might also be a good idea to install new brake pads at the same time to extend the life of the new rotors.

2

Raise your Nissan using jacks and jack stands. Block the wheels to prevent the car from rolling while you work and then disconnect the battery. Next, drain the brake fluid from the master cylinder before you start working. Remove the lug nuts, tires and wheel assembly to get to the calipers.

3

Remove the bolts holding the caliper in place and then slide off the caliper. Remove the old rotor and then use a damp cloth to clean any corrosion or debris around the hub.

4

Slide the new rotor into position on the hub and tighten any holding screws if necessary. Replace the caliper and tighten the bolts with a torque wrench. Make sure that the brake line and union bolt are properly connected as well.

5

Replace the wheel assembly, tire and lug nuts. Repeat this process to replace each additional rotor. Refill the brake fluid reservoir with new brake fluid. Reconnect the battery, lower the vehicle and then tighten the lug nuts on each tire and torque down using a torque wrench.

6

Bleed the brakes to get any air that may be stuck in the brake line. Pump the brakes until the pedal is firm and then road test your Nissan Maxima to make sure that the new rotor installation was successful.