Anything tricky about changing the rear brake pads on a 98 Maxima?
#1
Anything tricky about changing the rear brake pads on a 98 Maxima?
Hey fellas. I tried to search, but it wouldn't let me. I think my account is still awaiting activation or something, but it lets me post, so I thought I'd try that.
I plan on helping a friend change his rear brake pads this weekend, anything specific about the Maxima brake set-up I need to be aware of? Are there any DIY's online you know of?
Thanks.
I plan on helping a friend change his rear brake pads this weekend, anything specific about the Maxima brake set-up I need to be aware of? Are there any DIY's online you know of?
Thanks.
#2
you need a pair of needle nose pliers to twist the face of the caliper piston into the caliper housing
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
#3
Be real gentle with boot at the end of the e-brake cable. I busted mine & had to replace the whole cable. When you turn your piston, make sure the rubber boot/sleeve doesn't get snagged on the edge of the piston. You don't want that to tear.
#4
you need a pair of needle nose pliers to twist the face of the caliper piston into the caliper housing
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
#6
Originally posted by WizzaMax
you need a pair of needle nose pliers to twist the face of the caliper piston into the caliper housing
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
you need a pair of needle nose pliers to twist the face of the caliper piston into the caliper housing
or like I did was buy the 3 dollar tool that fits on a socket and just twist it in...do not use a C-Clamp on the rears...
as well you need to remove the e-brake spring in somecases of working on the rear...ensure you replace this appropriately before driving...
if you look at motorvate.ca for help there is some additional info there.
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#8
when doing this first time, putting back the ebrake spring/assembly together will be VERY tricky.. phew it was a nightmare when I did my rear brakes for the first time.. you'll know what i'm talkin about IF YOU GET STUCK. Post again when that happens and I'll give you a very detailed instructions.
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