Thank you for sharing this video! I upgraded/replaced all the rotors and pads myself in a few hours this weekend thanks to the information you provided...quote from shop was almost $1500 for OEM! 2016 Maxima...only real issue was getting the rear 19mm bolts loose, not a lot of room, but still not bad overall :)
I had an SL 2017 and now I have the 2019 SR Nissan Maxima and I still have my 2017 high cube NV 2500 van and I never replaced any of my brakes but after seeing your video digging right into it I’m very mechanically inclined but I’m 65 and I’m used to taking things from when I was younger today’s cars things that I would do but your video was really Helpful but then it won’t be any problems for me to do either vehicle. They’re all pretty much about the same but I always like to see it on the exact vehicle thanks for the video great job😊
Not really, but I always do a 5-10 slow stops after i do a brake job to ensure they’re good & “break them in” more or less. You just want to do some smooth gentle stopping immediately after install.
I appreciate that! 🙏 but ahhh i have the belt replacement video filmed. But my external hard-drive with all my content crashed 😩😢 and of course I didn’t have a separate copy of everything. Seagate has had it since January, I’m hoping they can have it recovered ASAP. Pray for me 🙏 lol
Question when you do all four breaks. Do mash the pedal after you do all four? Or do you mash the pedal after you do the first breaks or do all four then pump the breaks
Honestly in my opinion it really doesn't matter. These days I actually pump the brakes a few times and build the pedal back up after each corner. For me it helps better manage the fluid level.
With something like brakes, its not overly important. With that said, they do have torque specs for a reason, but you can all but feel it out. And honestly, I would say about 98% of the time when a vehicle is getting brakes done at a shop, dealer, mom&pop shop, whatever…..the mechanic/tech isn’t torquing the bolts. They are just going off of feel.
You could. But the FSM and most manuals would suggest siphoning a bit of fluid from the reservoir to avoid spilling over when retracting the caliper piston. You could also get in the car and pump the brakes after each corner to get the fluid moving and back at the corner to avoid spilling over.
I don’t have a video on it unfortunately. Just to confirm you didn’t just bleed the furthest caliper from the MC only, you bled all 4 corners, correct?
Sometimes they are, but not on this specific vehicle. You can verify this by looking at any part source, and see there is only one part number for rear rotors, and one part number for front. Not side specific. The only time you would come across that with this specific car would be when purchasing slotted/drilled rotors…in which case they usually come labeled.
And? Not necessary on pad/rotor replacement. Now if the fluid is dark and needs replacing, then obviously. But just because you’re doing the brakes doesnt mean they need to be bled.
Thank you for sharing this video! I upgraded/replaced all the rotors and pads myself in a few hours this weekend thanks to the information you provided...quote from shop was almost $1500 for OEM! 2016 Maxima...only real issue was getting the rear 19mm bolts loose, not a lot of room, but still not bad overall :)
Awesome good stuff! Glad you got it done 🤙
I had an SL 2017 and now I have the 2019 SR Nissan Maxima and I still have my 2017 high cube NV 2500 van and I never replaced any of my brakes but after seeing your video digging right into it I’m very mechanically inclined but I’m 65 and I’m used to taking things from when I was younger today’s cars things that I would do but your video was really Helpful but then it won’t be any problems for me to do either vehicle. They’re all pretty much about the same but I always like to see it on the exact vehicle thanks for the video great job😊
Awesome man! I’m glad the video helped!! 👍👍
Great video!!! is there anything special you need to do after replacing the rotors as far as driving break in the new brakes and rotors
Not really, but I always do a 5-10 slow stops after i do a brake job to ensure they’re good & “break them in” more or less. You just want to do some smooth gentle stopping immediately after install.
Awesome videos man! Saved us a lot of money!
Thank you! Appreciate the comment!
this video just saved me soo much time and headaches lol. keep up the great work!!!
Awesome! I appreciate the comment 🙏
Thanks for the video
And including the torque specs
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Great video...learnt several new tips here... appreciate it!
Glad to hear, thank you!
Awesome 😁
Your videos are very useful for nissan owners ... thanks
Please can you make a tutorial how to replace the drive belt in nissan Altima ?
I appreciate that! 🙏 but ahhh i have the belt replacement video filmed. But my external hard-drive with all my content crashed 😩😢 and of course I didn’t have a separate copy of everything. Seagate has had it since January, I’m hoping they can have it recovered ASAP. Pray for me 🙏 lol
Question when you do all four breaks. Do mash the pedal after you do all four? Or do you mash the pedal after you do the first breaks or do all four then pump the breaks
Honestly in my opinion it really doesn't matter. These days I actually pump the brakes a few times and build the pedal back up after each corner. For me it helps better manage the fluid level.
Is that Dewalt impact wrench 1/2 in mid-range torque ?
Impact is a Dewalt DCF894H
How important is exact torque? I'm not worried about under tightening, and I don't think I could break a bolt with over tightening.
With something like brakes, its not overly important. With that said, they do have torque specs for a reason, but you can all but feel it out. And honestly, I would say about 98% of the time when a vehicle is getting brakes done at a shop, dealer, mom&pop shop, whatever…..the mechanic/tech isn’t torquing the bolts. They are just going off of feel.
Replacing the brake pads on my 2019 Nissan Maximum. do I take the reservoir cap off the brake fluid .doing the brakepad installation
You could. But the FSM and most manuals would suggest siphoning a bit of fluid from the reservoir to avoid spilling over when retracting the caliper piston. You could also get in the car and pump the brakes after each corner to get the fluid moving and back at the corner to avoid spilling over.
You got a video of bleeding the brakes ? I got a 2014 maxima , bled the brakes furthest from master cyl and still very spongy :(
I don’t have a video on it unfortunately. Just to confirm you didn’t just bleed the furthest caliper from the MC only, you bled all 4 corners, correct?
What's the purpose of the wire clips. I've never seen them on other cars.
They’re just retaining clips that manufacturers started to use to be extra. Some others use it too, like some Honda’s, Acuras, etc.
where are the jackpoints for garage jack . i have the same one you have
Check out my video on jacking points for the 5th gen. Altima:
ruclips.net/video/SMUMNNrq7-k/видео.html
Its basically the same!
What about the transmission ? Must be in neutral or park position ?
I would definitely just leave it in park
@@TheOriginalBeeCee how to do it ? Because when we stopped the car, forcing us to shift to park position.
So the rear break pads are noticeably smaller that front?
Yea, they are on most vehicles.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee thanks man
@@Mentock11 of course 🤙
Rear rotors are side specific...how can I tell what side goes where?
Sometimes they are, but not on this specific vehicle. You can verify this by looking at any part source, and see there is only one part number for rear rotors, and one part number for front. Not side specific. The only time you would come across that with this specific car would be when purchasing slotted/drilled rotors…in which case they usually come labeled.
Thank you that's helpful...I have an '18 Maxima
I only had retainer clips on one side
Should be on both. Most new pads should come with new replacements.
You didn't bleed them.
And? Not necessary on pad/rotor replacement. Now if the fluid is dark and needs replacing, then obviously. But just because you’re doing the brakes doesnt mean they need to be bled.