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I have had to replace the rear pads 3 times or once a month

Tiny
06MAXIMATN
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  • 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA
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I use it for a paper route and over the last three months I have had to replace the rear pads 3 times or once a month and I don't understand why. I have never had a problem like this before. What could cause this?
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 AT 5:15 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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It sounds like the pads are staying applied. When you replace them what are the measurements of each pad? Clearly a paper route is a lot of stopping so there may not be an issue but clearly that sounds like they are wearing out to quickly.

Here is a guide that will help with replacing these and a caliper if that proves to be the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

I attached the process below on how to replace these if you need to do that again. Let us know what they are each measuring when you replace them and that will help us figure out what the issue is.
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Friday, February 12th, 2021 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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Trying to get brake replacement guides I have had no success. What else can I try?
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Sure. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Along with below you will find the process from the manual on how to replace them.

Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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BIRDLOCS94
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How can I change rear brake pads
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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CMDRDATATX
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The procedure is fairly simple, but you need a special tool to push the brake caliper piston back into the cavity to make room for the new pads. See Harbor Freight for a brake kit tool (under $50). Cost twice as much at Autozone.

1. Raise the car on the side you're working on.
2. Remove tire
3. Remove two bolts holding the caliper to the axle
4. Temporarily hang the caliper using a cut off coat hanger to the spring to prevent stressing the brake rubber hose
5. Remove old pads, carefully note how they are installed so the new pads can be put back the same way, clips and all. Dab a small amount of anti squeel compound on the contact points
6. Using the special tool, rotate in the piston of the caliper back into the cavity (American cars uses a straight in/out piston, so they can just be pushed back, but Nissan uses a rotating piston, so they have to be pushed and rotated to get it back in).
7. Re-install the caliper, and install the two bolts.
8. Check that everything is installed correctly.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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MJS
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Brakes problem
1998 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I took my car to the mechanic to get the rear brake pads replaced. The brakes just started to make a squeaking noise. The mechanic told me that the rear brakes don't have a sensor and that they have started to cut into the rotors. Also, they informed me that since the rotor was worn down below the manufacturer's standards that they couldn't just replace the brake pads. I believe they told me that the standard is 315 or so and my rotors were down to 305 snd 297. Is it true that the rear brake pads don't have a sensor to indicate when the pads are getting close to being worn out? And is it not possible to replace only the brake pads w/ my rotors down to that size?

Thanks
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_maxrearbrake_1.jpg


Look at the circle. That is the wear sensor.

For safety, you should replace the rotor if it is below the minimum/discard spec.
Rotor Specifications:

* Type: Rotor
* Number of Bolts/Holes: 5
* Bolt Circle Dimension: 4.5"
* Discard Thickness: .315"
* New Surface Thickness: .356"
* Outside Diameter: 10.94"
* Overall Height: 1.755"
* Vented/Solid Design: Solid
* Composite Design?: No
* Outer Bearing Cup Included?: No
* Inner Bearing Cup Included?: No
* ABS Sensor Ring?: No
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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RICBRANDON
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I can not get the plunger to recess so I can put the pads on. I took the cap off the reservoir and loosened the line at the calipers and used a C clamp to recess it but no luck.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Piston retracts into the cylinder body by turning it clockwise, if you tried to force it with a C clamp you have most likely ruined the caliper.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yeah, I figured it out already and fortunately I did not mess up the caliper. Thanks anyways!
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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Hi, I would like to know how do I change my rear brake pads on my car
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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In front of the drum you'll see 2 holes find a bolt that will fit -screw the bolt in evenly you gonna see the drum moving outwards keep turning till the drum pops out.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 9:40 AM (Merged)
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Drum? No drums on a maxima, they have pads in the back. He asked how to change the pads.

You need a special tool to screw the caliper piston back in. Should be available at any parts store.
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