I purchased Monroe rear brake pads for my 2003 GXE. Was disappointed to realize they dont fit. The tabs on the pads are too small to fit the caliper bracket. Exchanged the pads for the 2002 year model, which was a different Monroe part no, but no luck: still dont fit.

I guess I will have to buy genuine Nissan pads.

Have you experienced this too ?

 

or...hawk pads

 

Please don't... Get Hawks like Sooner suggested or some other brand (Axis, generic auto parts store), but not OEM!

 

For the back, OEM is fine, since it does so little compared to front.

 

i am using monor in my 2000 rear, no fitment issue...

the thing is that lots break dust compare to the hawk in the front

 

and screw that since Hawk pads tend to dust a lot

 

Looks like Wagner pads for model year 2001 will fit my 2003. Go figure !