has anyone every changed rotors a brake pads on Nissan sentra 2002 and is it hard?

Answer 1

I have and its quite easy, one tip though, take one side apart at a time so you can refer to the other for direction

Answer 2

I have a older model nissan sentra and I've done my brakes with my brother several times. It's not a very difficult process, but it's physically hard sometimes. It envolves jacking car up, putting it on jack stands, removing tires (front set or rear set), taking off caliper bolts, revieling brake pads. The rotors might be screwed in or can be knocked off once the caliper is freed. It's helpful to do it with two people and 2 cars. if you need something, they can run to auto parts store to get it. The hardest part would be loosening nuts, screws & bolts. takes some elbow greese.. Join the forums below and you can get expert help with anything nissan..

Answer 3

it takes about an hour per wheel. i just did my quest. on the quest u needed a special star bit socket for the caliper bolts. i am not sure if sentra has the same thing. also the rotor sometimes gets rusted onto the hub. u need to get hex head bolts that fits thru the rotor. i think 7mm but am not positive. u will see two screw holes on the rotor. u screw the bolts thru the rotor until they contact the hub. do a half turn on each one until the rotor comes free. then take bolts out. in reference to the other contributor, hammering does not work that well. also a metal coat hanger wire comes in handy to hold up the caliper so it is not hanging by the rubber tube.

Answer 4

Bago6,
If you need new rotors resist the temptation of buying off-shore rotors as the metallurgy is poor, annealing proses is suspect and they tend to rust, corrode and warp. All rotors from Auto Zone are off -shore.
NAPA, Car Quest, and independent auto parts stores have top shelf names like Wagner, NAPA's best line and Car Quest's best line. Others are AC Delco and EBC - made in England.
When selecting brake pads stick to a premium ceramic or an organic based set (both will create less red / brown dust on your aluminum wheels. The beauty of organic pads is they will not ever wear out the rotors and also create the least amount of dust and dirt. Be sure to add CRC Brake Quiet (available at Car Quest, NAPA, Auto Zone) to the steel side of the pads before installation to prevent brake squeal and noise.

Answer 5

first you must remove the caliper. Usually 2 bolts on the rear side. remove the caliper from the rotor. depending whether it is a dual or single piston, use a "C" clamp and depress the piston. Replace the pads. You may need to use a hammer to break the rotor loose. Remove the rotor. Before installing the new, spray down the caliper, pads, and rotor with brake part cleaner. reinstall the caliper. Depress the brake pedal, insure the caliper piston compresses. Reinstall the tire.

Answer 6

easy it would take me about 10 minutes