Nissan Altima Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide With Pictures

Jul 07, 2011 2 Replies
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Replacing the front brake pads on an Altima isn't that difficult of a DIY job and only requires a few common tools. You can save a ton of money by doing this procedure yourself, just be sure to torque all the bolts to the proper specifications.



The front pads can last anywhere from 30 to over 75k miles depending on how you drive and your climate. For new pads, I'd recommend the Wearever ceramic pads from Advance Auto Parts that cost about $46 for a set.



Here's the guide -

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I hope someone finds it to be useful.



Cheers, Paul


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That's all fine and good but you'll be doing it again if the front rotors are not resurfaced.

Doing a "pad slap" is an unacceptable repair.

And you want people to donate money for poor advice on how not to do a front brake job,good luck with that.

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Nisstech,

Over the years I've found your advice to be right on the money, but I question when "pad slap" became an unacceptable repair. I'll grant you personal experience is not a definitive technical standard, but I've replaced pads on my cars since the '77 Chevy (thats 24 different cars including the Chevy, 2 Oldsmobiles, 2 Fords, a Mazda and numerous Nissans and Hondas), never once resurfaced a rotor and have never experienced any issues requiring "doing it again" because of the rotors. I always change the pads before they wear to the point where they would gouge the rotors, and have always use OEM replacement pads.

That be> That's all fine and good but you'll be doing it again if the front rotors

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