Nissan Sentra Brake Pads Replacement with Basic Hand Tools HD

[@coreyholiday7213]

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this video and share it on KZbin. I own a '07 base Sentra and I've never replaced any brake pads on any vehicle I've owned because I didn't know what I was doing. Your step-by-step break down shows just how easy it is to do.

[@CarsNToys]

Corey Holiday Glad to help!

[@RMalai]

I just did it today for the first time, after watching your video a couple of times. 6,7 years later your video is still helpful. Thank you very much.

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

You forgot to engage the brake pad relief tab at the tops of each brake pad. It's that wing you see sticking out. It's supposed to be hooked in to the loop of brake pad chatter device. When you release the brake pedal, this spring arm pulls the brake pads away from the rotor.

[@willsrestorations]

First of all this guy's a f****** moron, he only grease one of the caliper pins at the bottom. He did not remove the top one and grease that. And you're right he did not hook in the brake tab. this is the problem you have too many f****** morons doing these videos and people wind up killing themselves thinking that that's how it's supposed to be done.

[@speedbird7976]

@@willsrestorations what an ass this is how you learn I’m not a professional mechanic but lean from comments. You’re just miserable

[@dillonsowards1794]

Just wanted to double check because I didn’t see it mentioned in the video or the comments below, on the Sentra I was working on the protruding tension pin was at the top on the front pad but on the bottom of the back pad. I placed the new pads with the tension pin at the top for both pads, was I wrong to do so?

[@scocornwell834]

you were correct, I had to look up and verify as well.

[@JuanLopez-lp8ig]

For the people wondering, this covers Nissan sentras from 2007-2012 model years

[@flygarmin]

Thank you for taking the time to show this repair, very helpful!!

[@nicholas919cleare]

🇧🇸 just got done with my brake pads replacement, thanks so much from Nassau, Bahamas

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@MrMaurytoYou]

Excellent video, thank you. Worked like a charm on my 2012.

[@CarsNToys]

Happy to help.

[@hxproject]

This is a great video. The last time I changed brake pads was around 1997. I just changed out pads on 2008 Nissan Sentra with no problems

[@cardboardsports999]

Man! Thanks a lot for this video. I am finally doing my Sentra's brakes on my own. Thanks for the simplicity of language.

[@CarsNToys]

+Daniel Alvarado Good stuff man. Cheers

[@floridahippyman1984]

Thanks for the video and thank god for KZbin it’s a fairly easy strait forward job just did it for the 1st time took me about an hour to do my front brakes. Car shop wanted 600 I was like yea I’m good.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

It is very good idea with the pipe as extension tool. May I know where did you buy it? Thank you for the great film.

[@Mannystrading]

why do you need to compress the piston on the caliper? sorry I didnt understand, lookin to do this this week. thanks for the video

[@MarissaPrange]

ABSOLUTELY amazing job! Your excellent at instructing.

[@gerardosalazarlugo]

I paid about 44$ for the front brake pads on my 2008 Nissan Sentra sl and 55$ for labor. After watching this video I feel like I got robbed for 55$ lol

[@71sc502]

Gerardo Salazar seriously? You got a deal. A shop charges 80-100$ am hour on average let alone the upcharge on parts. Usually costs 150-300$

[@duncanotema]

You got robbed for real. I feel your pain, I was about to get robbed too.

[@MrFlargas]

@@duncanotema I got charged 500 but I didn't follow through. Way too much.

[@K5KTM]

Yep, robbed. Go on Amazon and price some Bosch brake pads for a sentra....way cheaper.

[@DJScratch-N-Sniff]

Great video man, one thing I noticed, I hope that car doesn't have ABS because pushing the fluid backwards through the check valves can be bad and trigger a trouble light. I was always taught to open the bleeders then compress but that's just probably difference in training.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

It is a very good remark and addition to the film. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I'm working on the 3rd brake sets in my DIY experience, but I've never heard about such negative effect on ABS. And the last one was 2009 Nissan Sentra w/ABS. Hopefully nothing happened, I didn't open the bleeders, when pushing the brake fluid. I didn't drive that car yet, but it is very good to know what will be the reason for the trouble light if it comes. 2 others of our cars don't have ABS. Next time I work on our Nissan front brakes, I'll definitely follow your advice. Thank you again.

[@joesno406]

Forgot a very important part in your video The slide clips tention spring to the pads You left it stinging straght out Never put it through the loop at the wear indicaters located on the outerside of the pads!!

[@9HighFlyer9]

In addition to not forgetting the brake pad spring. Anyone using this tutorial should look in the owners/service manual for the proper jacking location. Then you won't end up with the bent car body it worse a jack stand through the floor.

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks, Omer. Yeah, it's a new camera. My prior camera was pretty old and didn't shoot in HD. Cheers.

[@rubenj2869]

Great video, straight to the point

[@carlosballista8011]

I'm thinking about replacing my brakes for the first time by myself. I think I understand how to do it. My only concern is that I've seen some conflicting information about applying brake grease on the rotor and the front side of the pad where it makes contact with the rotor. Will adding the grease cause the brakes to slip on the rotor and not brake properly? Does not adding brake grease on the rotor damage my car in any way?

[@CarsNToys]

Grease goes on the back side of the pad. Just do a simple google image search 'brake pad grease' and you'll find multiple images showing where the grease is placed. Cheers.

[@carlosballista8011]

@@CarsNToys Wow! Never would've thought of looking at the images tab. Thanks!

[@gregoriopalofuego9808]

You do not put grease on the rotor! This is the contact point of the pads and the rotor that makes the car stop. Grease is applied to the side of brake pads that is not in contact with the rotor. If you are unsure, don't bother with the grease. It will still be fine.

[@DarkJustice1999]

This is so nice and easy. Nissan wanted to charge me $200 for this. They wanted to sell me the parts for $69.99. I purchased nice ceramic pads from an auto parts store for $50. I have a friend who’s a mechanic and will put them on for me for $30. I know it’s all about the labor cost but Nissan didn’t have to try to rob me like that.

[@CarsNToys]

Dealer's are quite expensive. They have a ton of overhead.

[@captaincristina]

I feel like thinking about anything being wrong with my car means automatically taking it to the shop, but this video shows that a car is just a big you puzzle. Thank you so much for this!!!! But I have a question, do you have to do the wood step?? I didn't understand what that was for. Or if I can just life the caliper thing up, replace my brake pads, and skip that wood step. Or is it a must???

[@CarsNToys]

Cristina Aguirre You'll need to drive the piston of the caliper back into its bore. To do that, I used a c-clamp. The piece of wood was used so I didn't damage the piston. You can also use large channel-lock pliers instead of the c-clamp.

[@Flutie7NFL]

With respect, you forgot to engage that little spring tab ear at the top of pad area (and fits into the wear indicator tab) that pulls the pad away a fraction when the brakes are disengaged. There is one on the inner side as well. I forgot this once myself on a Maxima, so I understand how it can be overlooked.

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks for the heads up. I don't remember seeing that in the repair manual. I'll have to take another look. Cheers.

[@scocornwell834]

@@CarsNToys prior person forgot as well, prolly why you didn't catch it.

[@gencspahiu1966]

great video. when do you think the rotors should be replaced? i can hear metal to metal and i didnt have time to replace them right away. Im planing on getting parts and doing it myself, i just wasnt sure if need to replace rotors also?

[@CarsNToys]

It's certainly a good idea if they are uneven. (You'll often feel unevenness via brake pedal.) You can also test them like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6uzn2OIo61nmbM

[@LuisRamirez-jf7gp]

Hi very thankful, my wife have a nissan Sentra same year, when use the brakes the steering wheel shake, no with hight speed, what you recommend,is the disc?we never replace, Thank you

[@CarsNToys]

Hello. Yes, most likely it's due to warped rotors.

[@LuisRamirez-jf7gp]

Ok thanks

[@ajohnson6416]

Thank!! Helped a lot. You made it easy peasy!

[@ocruz380]

This tutorial helped me quite well. Thank you!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad it helped!

[@gagegatlin9854]

Great video man! Question though, why is it important to push that piston back into the caliper with a clamp?

[@CarsNToys]

When you install new pads, the piston needs to be pushed back in. Otherwise, it won't fit. You can also use large pliers.

[@gagegatlin9854]

CarsNToys Makes sense, thanks man!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@rajasonu1385]

Why did you grease the back of the pads? nice vid, I am changing my rotors though.

[@thefirstistheworst]

If I don't have a C clamp is there another way to push the piston in? Lightly tap with a hammer and the block of wood?

[@CarsNToys]

thefirstistheworst You can also use large channel-lock pliers. Tapping with a hammer will be difficult. You need to keep sufficient pressure on the piston.

[@cosmowarriorzero3530]

Going to attempt this with my 2006 Sentra. Great video. Hope it works. Luckily I have an AutoZone right around the corner from my street

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@tonyalcantar8378]

is it the same procedure for a 07 nissan sentra se-r spec v?

[@MarkGutierrez_]

hello! just want to ask, is it the same thing at the back?

[@CarsNToys]

Mark Gutierrez Depends. Some of these Sentra's have drum brakes in the back instead of disc brakes. If that's the case it's completely different. However, if you have disc brakes in the rear then it's very similar. The only difference may lie with the caliper. On some Nissan's you need a special tool to drive the rear brake caliper bore. Check out my rear maxima brake pad removal video for further detail.

[@hellsing1013]

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra similar to this 2008 Nissan Sentra?

[@XenomorphLV426]

Same.

[@DavieConstable]

What’s the width and depth of the C clamp used?

[@jimfusco7546]

great video. I have a frontier, old model. I have to change them when weather warms up. Where did you buy the brake pads?

[@CarsNToys]

+Jim Fusco Thanks. I purchased the pads from a local part store.

[@leonedwards6314]

That was actually extremely helpful, thanks!

[@CarsNToys]

Leon Edwards Glad to help! Cheers

[@armandoguzman5139]

Thanks. You explain everything so well.

[@tbezek1]

Great video! Thanks for the super detailed steps!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@mustafanaji6591]

GOOD REVIEW & GOOD CAR.

[@antoniogalvan58]

Will this help me on my 2012 nissan sentra special edition???

[@CarsNToys]

Antonio Galvan Sure will. Very similar

[@antoniogalvan58]

Awesome, this will be my first time, so hopefully I do well, Thank you very much.

[@CarsNToys]

Antonio Galvan Glad to help. If you're a bit nervous have a mate help you out. Cheers

[@CarsNToys]

And I still have the Maxima. Spark plug replacement coming shortly. Cheers.

[@frankie11209]

Bro nice video very clear video did u get a new camera and by the way what happened to ur maxima

[@AllUnbelievableShits]

so i have a 2010 sr sentra hope mine has 14mm bolt but other then that video is amazing very excited to replace these parts

[@CarsNToys]

jcub78 Good stuff man glad to help

[@3999a]

Great explanation! Thanks a lot.

[@RazorMotionPicture]

This is a great video. Thank you very much for your time .

[@CarsNToys]

+Alexander Shev Welcome

[@scocornwell834]

You missed the upper hardware clips through the loop at the top of the pads. It looks like the prior person did as well. These are are very important as the springs are designed to push the pad away from the rotor after the piston retracts.

[@ericbarr6812]

I always been intimidated by cars and people laughing. I'm also tired of the dealerships and garages charging 200.00 to do this. In two weeks I'm going to do it myself. I think this video is well made.

[@yougotvlog4146]

Is it possible to do a tutorial on replacing rear bumper. I have one on the way for my wife's car and no clue how to change it. She got hit few years ago and I'm sick of look at that

[@CarsNToys]

Sure. Next time we have a late model Sentra I'll take a video

[@yougotvlog4146]

CarsNToys appreciate it

[@idsoftware7]

In my country they wanted to charge me for 250 for all 4 wheels. which is crazy Ive done it myself and saved some money!!!!

[@donstapleton9582]

he didnt install the pads correctly. that metal tab sticking out of the abutement clip is supposed to be placed into the loop on the end of the wear indicator. i just changed the pads on my car and that is how they were installed when the car was new. i was careful to observe everything before i started.

[@XenomorphLV426]

This is true. Just did this.

[@Tales0925]

Hi, is it the same thing for a 2011 Sentra!?

[@CarsNToys]

Tales0925 Yes

[@jorgemora7190]

Wow creat job you make my day l was Thinking how l going o do it my breaks and l did your way thanks.

[@StandFast1611]

Pretty cut and dry, thnx for the tip

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@seanhartman6496]

Excellent video- thank you so much! Perfect refresher….

[@CarsNToys]

+Sean Hartman Thanks you. Glad to help

[@y2kchickenpox]

what trim is this sentra

[@CarsNToys]

Erin Burch 2.0 S model

[@loveambrosia4957]

Anyone does this also apply to a 2010 Nissan Sentra

[@legendofthefall7082]

Yes. 2007-2012 Sentras have the same process

[@curtisbrowning4682]

good video and thanks for sharing

[@LegolasD]

great tutorial. Thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@kennethkramer7747]

Thanks bro 👍👍👍

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@justinware1985]

Thank you!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@gildasiorodriguesvoceconse7408]

It is video, very, very, very good.

[@Just-Do-You]

Can you show how the rear brakes are done? Or maybe direct me to a video or other helpful information that will help me work on them. Thanks.

[@CarsNToys]

Sure. I just sent you a link but take a look at my rear brake pad replacement video. Cheers

[@tcgenthusiastsryan538]

Why dont you use disk brake quite

[@12345678mrking]

Anybody saw the ant make its appearance @3:47

[@LuisRamirez-jf7gp]

Hola la mayoría son hispanos! !!

[@frfalbo]

You forgot to put the spring through the brake pad!

[@CarsNToys]

frfalbo What spring?

[@floridaredneck]

Anyone following this is going to do it wrong. It says, "performed by an experienced tech", but you didn't engage the relief clips at the top of the pads! Additionally, the rusty brackets should be replaced; they're only a buck or so apiece and will come with all but the cheapest pads. I'd recommend adding text that tells people about those tabs, or remove the video until you change it. You're showing people how to do it wrong.

[@toddc2479]

you could have did that with fewer tools than that.

[@beautifulday3041]

Too much background noise and he didn't even tell you to first loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the car.

[@danielsuarez386]

That's a pad slap, if your going to to do your brakes do them right you should have the rotors machined but good video

[@CarsNToys]

Unfortunately, most people don't have a lathe in their garage to resurface the rotors. And these rotors were in fine shape and well within specs.

[@rickygonzalez.o2126]

CarsNToys ya like auto zone o Reilly’s doesn’t offer rotor surfacing lol

[@ilham78]

I'd rather just pay to have them replaced. Brakes are one thing one shouldn't mess with unless he knows what he is doing.

[@greglambo3]

What about them tabs u shipped over?