How to Replace Front Brakes 02-03 Nissan Maxima

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 60 min · Nissan Maxima

Renew front brake pads and rotors on a Nissan Maxima, cleaning the hub and slides and verifying pedal response before road use.

Steps

1. Lift the vehicle and inspect

   Loosen the wheel fasteners on the ground, raise the vehicle, and support it on stands. Remove the wheel and inspect the pads, rotor faces, and caliper slide movement.

2. Remove pads, bracket, and rotor

   Compress the pads slightly, remove the caliper fasteners, and support the caliper safely. Remove the bracket and slide the rotor off the hub.

3. Install the rotor and pads

   Clean the hub and replacement rotor, then seat the rotor and bracket. Retract the caliper piston gradually, fit the pads, and reinstall the caliper using vehicle-specific torque values.

4. Reassemble and check the brakes

   Refit the wheel and tighten its fasteners to specification in a crossing pattern. Pump the brake pedal until firm and perform a cautious low-speed check.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.