Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear wheel and tire. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
- Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
- Partially drain the brake fluid. Refer to "DRAIN AND REFILL ".
- Remove lower sliding pin bolt using power tool and swing the caliper body up to access the brake pads.
- Support the caliper body with a suitable wire to avoid pulling on the rear brake hose.
- Remove the rear inner and outer brake pads, shims and retainers from the torque member.