Brakes...
10-24-2004, 04:58 PM
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Thank you both. I am in New Jersey and alot of the shops around my way are shady. I'm not an idiot when it comes to cars. I know my stuff. But I am new to the 2002 Maxima. Thanks for the replies. Any users in NJ got different pricing information?
10-25-2004, 12:56 PM
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Ouch!!!!! If pads cost $70 (from the Nissan dealer) for the the front, and you have a good jack and some tools, I would definitely DIY!!!! It should take about 15 minutes a side, as the fronts are very easy to change on a 5th gen. I have done mine and a couple other peoples. The rears require a tool that you can pick up at SEARS for like $15. Once you get the tire off, there are only two other bolts (14mm i think) to take the caliper off. Pads snap in and out, then just use a c-clamp to reset the front calipers. Replace everything, then trun on the ignition, and pump the brake pedal (the first time it should go almost to the floor). After a few pumps (3-4) it should feel normal. The whole process should take no more than 45 minutes. And the best part is that you now got an extra $200 for mods. HAPPY MOTORING!
10-25-2004, 01:27 PM
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maseo77,
Good question...I can't remember what it is called. But it is basically a 1 inch cube shaped tool, designed to be used as a socket. It has six different sides. It should be in the section with car maintenence tools (filter tools, etc.) Hope that helps, I will look around to see if I can get something more specific.
****UPDATE****
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
Good question...I can't remember what it is called. But it is basically a 1 inch cube shaped tool, designed to be used as a socket. It has six different sides. It should be in the section with car maintenence tools (filter tools, etc.) Hope that helps, I will look around to see if I can get something more specific.
****UPDATE****
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
10-25-2004, 09:07 PM
#14
Originally Posted by '02 Style
****UPDATE****
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
10-26-2004, 08:51 AM
#16
Originally Posted by tkostiuk4
Instead of buying the tool you could just use a pair of needle nose plyers. Just make sure you push hard and turn really slow!
I had a buddy try to cheat it once and it cost him a new rear caliper. Believe me, that was a little more expensive than the tool.
10-26-2004, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by '02 Style
maseo77,
Good question...I can't remember what it is called. But it is basically a 1 inch cube shaped tool, designed to be used as a socket. It has six different sides. It should be in the section with car maintenence tools (filter tools, etc.) Hope that helps, I will look around to see if I can get something more specific.
****UPDATE****
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
Good question...I can't remember what it is called. But it is basically a 1 inch cube shaped tool, designed to be used as a socket. It has six different sides. It should be in the section with car maintenence tools (filter tools, etc.) Hope that helps, I will look around to see if I can get something more specific.
****UPDATE****
Lisle Disc Brake Piston Tool
Sears item #00946344000 Mfr. model #28600
That should point you in the right direction!
Is this what the tool looks like?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
10-26-2004, 11:06 AM
#19
Originally Posted by PTP
Is this what the tool looks like?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
10-26-2004, 12:50 PM
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So you only need this tool on the rear brakes? So just to clarify, use this tool to turn the pistons clockwise to get them to push back in? I'm about to dive into this after just purchasing my '03. I have drum brakes on the back of all my cars, so this is different.
10-30-2004, 06:50 PM
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I install pads all the way around for $80 bucks (40/axel), labor only - you supply the pads.
That includes flushing your brake fluid.
Tom @
Proline Body & Chassis
545 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201-398-1512
That includes flushing your brake fluid.
Tom @
Proline Body & Chassis
545 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201-398-1512
10-31-2004, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TopElement
13.1" rotors and 4 piston, sequential bore calipers= $3200
14.5" rotors and 6 piston, sequential bore calipers= $3500
Kits also include SS lines, rear rotors and pads.
14.5" rotors and 6 piston, sequential bore calipers= $3500
Kits also include SS lines, rear rotors and pads.
10-31-2004, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterLuisito
Thanks! You guys are the best. I called up a few local shops and found the lowest pricing to be $230. No rotor issues like I previously thought. I appreciate the help.
10-31-2004, 05:11 PM
#28
My boss had all four rotors replaced along with new pads..... it ran him $600 from
Midas. I think he got ripped off. I told him he should have asked me and I could have done it for him for much less.
Midas. I think he got ripped off. I told him he should have asked me and I could have done it for him for much less.
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