How to replace front brakes 2000 - 2004 Nissan Pathfinder

[@leoandhannah123456]

I always learn from your videos Andy, I've been working on automobiles for a while, but its always nice to watch a vid from someone who has also turned a few wrenches in their time. Great vid, from beginning to end. Keep them coming.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Thanks dude I appreciate the comments always. 😁👍

[@AutoFixYT]

This was an awesome video. Something about it captivated my attention the whole time. Oh and I hate captive rotors lol. I had to do rotors on a 90s Accord with this style rotor and although it's not that bad, it was definitely annoying. But the fact that you had the bearings to take care of too makes it even more tedious. Keep it up Andy! You're so close to 1k subs!

[@AndyTheXTech]

Thanks dude yeah it’s crazy how some of these vehicles are engineered. I don’t like it but it makes for a good video. 😁👍

[@sirjohnahayfalcon]

Today this kicked my ass no power tools just mosquitos and decent wrenches, one axle took 9 hours what killed me is sifting for the right sized sockets , getting the break pads to lay a certain way, the rings and c clamp were hell on earth, thank you andy and jesus christ!

[@AndyTheXTech]

Ya these can be tough. Glad I could help. 👍

[@advaitabypartizan]

This video helped me a lot! I did it on home depot parking lot . The most difficult part for me was to put back control ring back without plaers

[@anthonytrujillo4328]

Doing my brakes this weekend 2003 infinity QX4 this was a perfect tutorial! Thank you!

[@AndyTheXTech]

Awesome! Glad to help! 😁👍

[@Ty_ThatGuy]

Great vid, Sir! I've been watching you since your vids from the Auto shop you posted but I didn't know you had your own channel until I saw this one. I have an '02 Xterra and when I came across this, I was like, I know that guy...lol.. Anyway, I just subscribed now. Good to see ya helping the Nissans stay on the road.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Awesome! Thank you! These are all the projects I do nights and weekends when I’m not at 1A. 👍

[@sirjohnahayfalcon]

Andys video was the only video thorough enough !!!!!!

[@AndyTheXTech]

😁👍

[@crispernator]

glad you could get your caliper support mounting bolts out easy mine are stuck hell hard i think some bone head has stud locked them in even an air impact driver wouldnt move them ☹

[@buzztrucker]

Ha you've done videos for 1A Auto. Didn't know you had your own channel. Awesome!

[@nationalsalvagedirectassoc5267]

Great presentation, helped immensely. Thank you

[@johnnywood8082]

With guidance from your videos, I will attempt this on my 2004 pathfinder. I need to find that large socket for the bearing nut.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Great! here is a link for the socket amzn.to/36Deoe9 Thank you

[@leonsmith2190]

Thank you bro. This video helped 💯 percent 🙏🏾

[@ericjohnson5777]

Great video!! You had all the details.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Thanks 👍

[@NeutronX101]

Why did you remove the inner wheel bearing the 2nd one? Couldnt you just leave it in?

[@tyronesmith3812]

My bearings don't have play, but they do growl when I spin the wheel and can feel vibration on the strut spring. Should I replace them or can I just repack them?

[@AndyTheXTech]

Chances are you need to replace them. I would take them apart and reevaluate.

[@TheRock0232]

Hello. I'm a little confused, should there be two wire spring clips on top of the brake shoes that spread the pads away from rotor when not braking. My old pads had holes in the tops for these wire spring clips to go in. My new pads dont have the holes but came with the clips????? Thanks

[@AndyTheXTech]

Yep you should contact the company that make the brake pads. There should be holes so you can put those springs in. Better to have the springs although the brakes should still operate normal without them. I think they will just help making the pads last longer. And probably quieter.

[@AlbertoBruno-l7d]

what are the torque for the bolts, Thanks

[@BrandonJackson0581]

Dude! I could've swore you said it's easy! ...I interpreted as simple 🤣

[@duncanlee893]

Is that bearing the main wheel bearing?

[@AndyTheXTech]

I’m not sure what you mean by main wheel bearing. Yes this is where your front wheel bearings are. I hope that’s what your looking for.

[@MADTYGER66]

How forgiving is this if i were to have it a little loose but try to correct after ? Do i have to worry about a bad job ? Would you say its crucial ?

[@AndyTheXTech]

It is pretty forgiving the important part is the grease. I wouldn’t let it go too long.

[@felipechuc1577]

Hey great video thanks Where did you buy that socket

[@jusshupbb]

You can get that socket pretty much any place that sells tools.. try harbor freight or a pawn shop

[@seanmcc442]

Mostly correct, however you need to clean the bearings and hub before packing and adding new grease. This is standard practice in all decent shops. Retired Certified Mechanic here.

[@derekstevens8317]

very helpful video, thank you

[@on1ytheb3st]

So I’ve tackled this job a multitude of times and I can never quite get the wheel torque right so that it has no play. There’s always at least a little play at 12 and 6 o’clock on both front wheels, but weirdly not at 3 and 9 o’clock. On top of that I’ve seemingly gone through I don’t know how many warped rotors I’ve lost track. I’ve replaced my wheel bearings twice with Timken brand and no change. Went with Powerstop pads and rotors with the same results recently. I always grease slide pins and I have cleaned to perfection the caliper brackets where the pad ears mount. What’s going on? Can’t say for sure if my caliper pistons are applying equal pressure but the pistons seem to protrude equal amounts. Still doesn’t explain why my wheel bearings won’t loose the play.

[@Loganbravo999]

Hey Andy, I have a 2001 Pathfinder with no crank no start. As soon as I open the door to get in the dash lights and tail lights start blinking. Any idea what could be causing this? I don't even know where to start.

[@AndyTheXTech]

Check the battery. Make sure it’s fully charged.

[@Loganbravo999]

@@AndyTheXTech battery is brand new

[@AndyTheXTech]

@@Loganbravo999 do you have a volt meter? What’s the voltage at the batter?

[@varmintgetter]

Been following you for a bit even with your videos from your job...Question: is there a torque spec for the hub to rotor bolts? I'm currently doing a CV boot for passenger but I also need to do a steering Bellows. By anychance you might do that or is it very straight forward?

[@AndyTheXTech]

Thanks for following. In the book the torque spec for the hub to disc bolts is 36 to 51 foot pounds. And the steering bellows should be pretty straightforward. Good luck! 😁👍

[@real_attilathehung]

My brother. Could you please tell me the sizes for the nuts and sockets? Don't have power tools, or any tools on me atm. Have to borrow my roommates.

[@garylee6094]

Do you actually have to take out the rear bearing?

[@AndyTheXTech]

Only to pack it with grease. It’s a good idea. While your in there.

[@garylee6094]

Thanks, will do. Never done these kind of rotors before, so I wasn't sure.

[@hussaini10]

Are you the guy from 1A Auto ? 🙋

[@wrongarage]

9:49 giggity

[@AndyTheXTech]

Sure

[@matthewcameron8128]

So confusing is it a wheel bearing fix or a break pad fix video just saying

[@AndyTheXTech]

If you replace the front rotors you need to remove the hub and repack the bearings because the rotors are bolted from the back side.

[@paulkype]

Craziest thing I've ever seen , and I've done a ton of brakes

[@KrashTWazo]

Wow, talk about over-engineered!

[@AndyTheXTech]

Exactly

[@Killian665]

Man what an awful vehicle

[@AndyTheXTech]

Well the brakes are tough to do quickly but the vehicle was rock solid. One of the best vehicles I’ve owned.

[@igorzgardan5639]

Aside from the brakes being abnormal, the design of most other things is brilliant. The fact that they have a little drip tray/protector under the oil filter is absolutely genius.