How to Replace Brake Rotors on a 1986 Nissan Pickup

In 1986, Nissan produced pickup trucks in both the Frontier and the Pathfinder models. Replacing the brake rotors on either vehicle is the same process. The rotors are located behind all four wheels connected to the axles. There are four securing nuts in the center of each rotor. The rotors are large metal discs that the brake pads squeeze to stop the truck.

Instructions

1

Remove the tire nuts from the rear left tire. Raise the rear left side using a jack. Pull the rear left tire off of the axle. Loosen the securing nut with the wrench that connects the brake caliper to the rotor and remove the caliper from the rotor.

2

Remove all four securing bolts from the center of the rear left tire using the ratchet set. Slide the rear left rotor off of the axle. Slide the new rear left rotor onto the axle, then replace and tighten the securing nuts.

3

Replace the rear left tire onto the axle. Lower the rear left side of the truck to the ground and tighten the tire nuts. Repeat these steps for the other three rotors on your 1986 Nissan pickup.