does anyone know how to change the rear brakes on a Nissan Maxima 1996?

Question

having 2 issues
1. the rotor does not want to come off its like its stuck cuse its rusted.
2. how do i push the cylinder back for the new pads cause i opened the nut on the flex hoze to release presure so it can move back.

Any Ideas

Answer 1

Not to familiar with foreign autos but I'll give it a shot. If your Maxima is front wheel drive the rear rotor probably has a wheel bearing in it that is held with a large nut which has to be removed to remove the rotor. Use a C-clamp to press the "puck" back into the caliper so new pads can be installed. If you've opened the bleeder to press the "puck" into the caliper make sure to check the master cylinder for proper fluid level before driving.

Answer 2

First remove the clips that retain the cables. Then remove a bolt that holds the part of the assembly that slides to squeeze the brake pads.Then you must disconnect the cable from the adjuster mechanism. Now swing the Caliper assembly away from it's normal position, and remove the pads. Now the piston may be turned into the bore, a special tool is useful at this point.

Answer 3

I even have a 2000 Nissan Maxima too! even in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, I in no way actually exchange the breaks on my own, I consistently take someplace using fact I worry that i'll forget approximately to screw something and that i'll wind up no longer having the flexibility to interrupt lol.

Answer 4

1.TO TAKE YOUR ROTOR OFF USE A HAMMER AND HIT IT,ARE YOU PUTING NEW ROTORS OR ARE YOU GOING TO TURN THE ROTORS WITH A BRAKE LATHE.
2.TO PUSH THE PISTON BACK YOU WILL NEED A SPECIAL TOOL YOU CAN BUY AT SEARS LOOKS LIKE A BLOCK YOU WILL NEED AN EXTENSION AND A 3/8 RATCHET TURNTHE PISTON SLOWLY ORE THE PISTON WILL MOVE