I recently got the idea to do a rear brake job myself and save some money. So I have two questions:

1. Where/From whom can I buy some good performance brake pads for my rear drums? I heard that Nissan ones aren't that good.

2. Please explain to me IN DETAIL how to change the rear brakes. I have very minimal experience working on my car...the only thing I did is install an intake and clear corners. But I am pretty good with tools and quick learner. If you think that changing the rear drum brakes myself is too much please let me know as well.

Thanks,
Roman


Remember that I have rear drum NOT disk breaks.

 

No one knows?!
Come on....someone has to know.

 

1) No one makes performance brakes for Nissan drums.
2) Use Nissan brake drum replacements
3) The fsm is very detailed on how to do it.

 

you should have no problem cahnging your brake pades. just buy a chiltons manual and it should give you step by step instructions.

 

As I've said over a dozen times before (do a search under "rear brake" on the 3rd gen board, you'll find it in many posts over 3 weeks old, because I've pretty much stopped coming around here)

OEM rear shoes are the only ones worth buying. I've bought and fried just about every other brand out there. Wagner, Bendix, Raybestos, BrakeBest, and a couple others. they ALL squealed and glazed in under 1000 miles. my new OEM shoes had about 3000 miles on them when I removed them to do the rear disc conversion. they were in excellent shape.

If you've never worked on brakes before, I highly recommend getting assistance from someone experienced in brake work.