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Replacing Brake Pads and Discs

Model: Nissan Pathfinder MK 3, R51 - Years 2005-2012
Part: Brake pads

Remove the wheel and detach the caliper. Take off the caliper support bracket using a spanner by unscrewing the two rear bolts. Unscrew the two retaining bolts of the disc while holding it steady. If the disc is stuck, use a rubber mallet and tap it until it completely comes off the hub. Clean the support thoroughly. After a proper clean, refit the disc aligning the fixing holes. Use new bolts for the fixing if possible. Refit the bracket, cleaning and lubricating the fixing bolts, then tighten them with a torque wrench. Refit the new pads, realign the piston, and reattach the caliper and wheel.

Updated on 5 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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