Rear Brake Rotor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima, 2003 Nissan Altima, and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove torque member fixing bolts using power tool. Remove the brake hose connecting bolt.
- Remove caliper and brake rotor. If the brake rotor cannot be removed, remove as follows:
- Make sure parking brake lever is completely disengaged.
- Hold down the brake rotor with the wheel nut and remove the brake rotor plug.
- Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the plug opening and rotate the star wheel on the adjuster assembly in the direction shown to loosen and retract the brake shoes. See Fig 1 .
- Remove wheel nuts and rotor.