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How to replace the rear brake pads and discs on the Nissan Qashqai

Model: Nissan Qashqai J10 - Years 2006-2014
Part: Brake rotors

To replace the rear brake pads and discs, start by lifting the rear of the car. Remove the bolts from the right rear wheel to take it off. Once the wheel is removed, unscrew the bolts holding the upper bracket of the caliper using a socket or spanner of 14mm. After unscrewing the top of the caliper, hold it up and remove the old pads. With the pads removed, use a 19mm socket to take off the bracket on the disc that holds the pads. After removing the bracket, use a flat screwdriver to remove the rubber cap on the disc, rotating it until you find a hole to release the disc. Insert a screwdriver to disengage the disc and tap it gently with a hammer to remove it. Once the disc is off, clean the rear hub with a wire brush, fit the new disc, insert the screwdriver to secure the disc, reattach the pad bracket to the disc by tightening the rear bolts, place the new pads on the bracket with the friction side against the disc, reposition the caliper on the pads, use a special tool to retract the caliper piston, and secure it by tightening the rear bolts. Finally, reattach the caliper, put the wheel back on, and you can test the new pads.

Updated on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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