How to Replace Rear Brakes 2011-2017 Nissan Juke, by TRQ on YouTube. 9 min 46 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 46 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground, chock the front wheels and loosen the rear wheel lug nuts slightly before lifting. Jack up the rear and support it on jack stands.
Remove the lug nuts and pull off the rear wheel. Set it aside where it will not roll.
Unbolt the rear caliper with a 14mm socket. Hang the caliper from the suspension spring with a bungee cord so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket. Note which pad has the wear indicator so the new ones go back the same way.
Remove the caliper bracket bolts with a 17mm socket. Slide the old rotor off the hub. If it is stuck, tap it with a hammer, but do not hit the studs.
Clean the hub face with a wire brush and spray brake parts cleaner on the new rotor. Slide the new rotor onto the hub.
Refit the caliper bracket and torque the bolts to spec. Install the new pads with a little silicone paste on the backing plate edges, not on the friction surface.
Push the caliper piston back in with a clamp or the old pad and a screwdriver. Slide the caliper over the new pads and torque the 14mm bolts.
Apply a thin coat of copper anti-seize to the wheel hub face. Refit the wheel and torque the lug nuts with a 21mm socket.
Pump the brake pedal several times until it feels firm before driving. Test the brakes slowly at low speed first.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let the caliper hang by the brake hose, as it can crack and leak.
Clean the new rotors with brake parts cleaner to remove the protective oil before fitting.
Pump the pedal before moving the car, or the first press may go to the floor.
Check the brake fluid level after pushing the pistons back, as it can overflow.
Questions
Do I need to replace the rotors too?
If the rotors are warped, grooved or below the minimum thickness, replace them. Doing pads and rotors together is often cheaper and safer.
How often do rear brake pads wear out?
Pads typically last around 50,000 miles, but driving style and conditions change that. Check them whenever you hear squealing or grinding.
Can I reuse the old brake hardware?
Only if the clips and shims are clean and not bent. New hardware comes with most pad sets and is worth fitting.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
