Changing the brake pads on any second-generation Frontier will be the exact same process as is demonstrated in this video. The second-generation Frontier was sold in the USA for the following model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The pads replaced in this video were the originals on a 2017 Frontier. They had 60,000 miles on them.
Below are a few points not mentioned in the video, which are worth taking note of:
If the rotors are warped, they should be replaced along with the brake pads. If the rotors are simply showing signs of wear it is unlikely they need to be replaced. If when stopping at high speeds the steering wheel shakes, then likely the rotors are warped.
Prior to replacing your old brake pads, notice that the existing brake pads have essentially no visual gap between the brake pads and the rotor. Pads all but ride up against the rotor at all times. During braking the caliper's pistons simply increase the pressure exerted on the pads.
Also prior to replacing your old brake pads, get a feel for how hot your rotors typically are after driving your vehicle. Having a feel for this will help you know if your brakes are running hot after you do the pad replacement. Remember rotors become very hot when used (aka after braking) especially the front rotors, which are responsible for 60-75% of the stopping force of the vehicle. Avoid touching hot rotors!
When the vehicle is jacked up to enable the removal of the wheel, spin the wheel to get a feel for the amount of resistance. The wheel should be relatively free to spin. A comparison spin following the installation of the new pads will help you detect potential issues caused while installing the new pads. Note if the wheel isn't easy to spin initially (before doing the pad change) this could indicate an existing problem in the hydraulics.
On the 2nd Generation Frontier, the new brake pads will fit in backwards with the braking surface facing away from the rotor. Installing the pads backwards would be a very costly mistake, as it would definitely cause rotor damage. As such, ensure the new pads are installed with the pad facing (touching) the rotor, and the metal non-braking surface facing out.
It is a good idea to wear safety glasses during the pad installation. The spreader pins, seen at time 4:10 in the video can spring out and potential fly into one's face.
It is worth noting that the original pads did not have spreaders. Other 2nd Generation Frontier owners have claimed that their original pads had only one spreader per side. The spreaders seem a bit gimmicky to me, but being part of the brake pad kit I went ahead and installed them.
Ingredients in the brake pads can be harmful to our health, thus avoid breathing in any residual brake dust. Ceramic brake pads, as are installed in this video (see time 3:25), generally create less brake dust in comparison to non-ceramic counterparts, plus the brake dust they do create is less toxic.
After installing the new pads, once you get the caliper re-installed, attempt to spin the rotor by hand. When doing so the rotor should spin without undue resistance - if you can't spin it by hand relatively easily, then unbolt the caliper again and check the pad installation. If all is correct, you should only hear the new pads just ever so slightly touching the rotors. The ever so slight touching noise likely will decrease after 50 miles or so of driving on the new pads. It can take about 500 miles to fully break in the new pads, see https://www.r1concepts.com/blog/how-d.... For AKEBONO pads, Tirerack.com states - "400 to 500 miles of moderate driving is recommended. Heavy braking should be avoided during this period."
After changing the pads, and reinstalling the wheels, a test drive is in order. During the test drive listen for grinding or other unwanted noises and be alarmed by burning smells. Stop immediately if any issues are detected, as continuing to drive could do extreme damage to the vehicle's braking system.
A few more worthwhile tips can be found at • How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors Top 1... and • Brake pads too tight? Here's a solution! .
I apologize for the lack of video coverage during the stage where the new pads were set in place. At this point I was lacking a camera man, and needed both of my hands to do the installation. • REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PAD ON NISSAN FRONTIER does a good job of showing pads being set in place on a 2nd Generation Frontier.
The Frontier featured in this video is a 2017 model year with the SV trim and a six-foot bed. It is equipped with 4-wheel drive and a limited slip differential. It has the V6 "VQ40DE" engine. The VQ40DE engine code breaks down as follows: VQ - Engine Family, 40 - 4.0 Liter Displacement, D - Dual Overhead Camshafts, E - Multi Point Fuel Injection.
Ep 57 created November 11, 2023.
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