How to replace front brake pads on 2016 Nissan Altima

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[@zaldyc5047]

Dude this is the video i was looking for, I couldnt figure out how the pins on the hardware go. your video is very very INformative regarding how to properly put the pads in place along with the ends of the hardware. Thanks a bunch. i'll be putting my pads in tomorrow because i coudlnt figure it out. I got my vehicle up on stands as i'm writing this and will continue tomorrow. I finished the rears rotors and pads . you have a subscriber.

[@RBTheMechanic]

No problem bro glad to help

[@timowings377]

good clear, steady, and explanations video. thanks!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Tim Owings Thank you please subscribe

[@timowings377]

@@RBTheMechanic already did!

[@Htl3648]

RB The Mechanic nice vid just came across it. What size is the caliper bracket bolt?

[@niveKOnBass]

do me a favor and dont delete this video for the span of my car's lifetime, thanks in advance.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Lol definitely not it’s gonna be here till end of KZbin!

[@evolutionofcando379]

hello i just did the front pads on my 2016 altima, i used duralast elite from auto zone, i noticed some sounds and some grinding when i took the car out to break them in, how long does that usually last?

[@niveKOnBass]

@@evolutionofcando379 hard to say, i'd give it a week and see what happens. sometimes the sounds are due to lack of lubrication on parts that needed to be lubed, like the ears of the pads, the back of the pad, etc. sometimes the pads just suck and make noise

[@LoganBledsoe-k4g]

Always grease your slide pins!! Love the video but didn’t see them get greased that helps everything move smoothly!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Sure will thank you

[@corenlollol2667]

Thanks for the video big dawg, worked like a charm 👌

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!!!

[@miguelsereno8697]

Simple as that...thank you brother

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup easy peazy

[@benqerimi3614]

Great explanation thanks for this video from now I will get my pads done by myself following your instructions

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@evolutionofcando379]

@@RBTheMechaniccan you rent the caliper tool? what’s another way to do it if you don’t have that specific tool?

[@byronrios4005]

Thanks for the tips

[@benqerimi3614]

Monro just did my front and back pads how many miles I can go with those new pads

[@RBTheMechanic]

Depends on ur foor 20-25k

[@Amp661]

Thank you man! quick question: is the grease necessary after installing the new pads?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I put it for maxxx squeak fix. But if u don’t want to then it’s ok

[@tjsoccer8231]

great video - many thanks

[@unlukypanduh6590]

Hey man, first off thank you for the video I’m gonna be doing this today. But I just wanna clarify if I’m just changing the brakes I don’t need to bleed the brakes correct?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nope no need to bleed

[@cfb8960]

Good video. Thumbs up

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank you very much!

[@zaldyc5047]

quick question, at the end of the video i noticed it was a bolt you put back and not the pins, any reason why its just a bolt at the end and inside the boot is the pin thats connected to the bolt you screwed in place? i'm just used to seeing a single pin and not a pin and a bolt attached at the end of the caliper. thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah no reason slider pin is in there u can take it out and clean grease and add new greasing and then put the bolt

[@kenytzoe]

Thx u I'm gonna do it now

[@No-Drinks-In-The-Car]

This seems pretty simple, so why does shops charge almost 150 per axle 😔

[@RBTheMechanic]

Well that’s I think is fair enough it’s expensive to run a shop

[@edgarblanco569]

Buen video ! Gracias

[@d1lexuz1]

Don't you need the scanner to sync the brakes again ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

D's Easy Fix no not on this vehicle usually Audi or bmw need to be commanded

[@mikejohnson599]

if you dont have that expensive compression tool you can use a caulking gun instead it works fine

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@enlightenment3232]

How do you use the caulking gun?

[@mikejohnson599]

@@enlightenment3232 put it over cyclinder and just start clicking you tube it im sure its there somewhere

[@7HEREALDON]

Hey man, I did my pads and rotors but realized I put the metal sensor pointing down on both sides instead of up like you have them. Will that be a problem? I'm getting some grinding when I drive but idk if I need to break in the new pads/hardware. Any tip would help man

[@RBTheMechanic]

The noise u might have to take a look but sensors should be ok u might get more noise going forward once the brake pads have worn down to the minimum in year or so once they reach down

[@7HEREALDON]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks for replying man, I'm going to swap the front driver pads with the passenger so they can all have the sensor's pointing up. I noticed the hardware was more stiff than the previous one and the pad was little more stiff so that might be what's causing the noise as well. For the most part, do new pads+rotors require a break in period so they won't make noise?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@7HEREALDON yeah drive it like 25mph and then brake and let the car slow down to 5mph don’t make complete stop and then take off again do it like 5-7 times and it’s all set

[@7HEREALDON]

@@RBTheMechanic thanks man, I turned out one of the metal shims was rubbing against the putter part of the rotor so I bent it slightly and no more grinding. I appreciate you bro! Before I forget, I'm about to hit 60k on the car, since I got new pads n breaks, should I go ahead and get a break flush or drain/fill

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@7HEREALDON yeah 60k is good time to flush out brakes also coolant or 70k miles

[@ediswiththememes7988]

Dealer ship want to charge me 1000 for all 4 brakes and rotors. The parts it’s self is only $200 I’m happy i do my own maintenance

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah good to do ur own work!! Do it nice and good!!

[@carloscisneros9070]

How many pistons does it have ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Single piston caliper

[@scottyoung6745]

i just have done mine and they still squeak like hell, anything else i should do?

[@RBTheMechanic]

scott young what brand brakes did you use? And did u change rotor? Please subscribe

[@thomasramirez2252]

My brakes also make noise but they grind and you can hear and feel it when you brake. Only front passenger.

[@Ashley-qi5ub]

Same, I replaced the rotors, brake pads, cleaned everything, lubed sliding contact areas and they’re still squeaky. I’ve taken them apart 4 different times and it’s driving me crazy. 🤨

[@thomasramirez2252]

@@Ashley-qi5ub I went to my dealership & they tried making me buy new brakes & rotors. I might just get mine resurfaced cause they be loud af!

[@shekenasayles2014]

@@Ashley-qi5ub same! I have literally taken apart FOUR times. I just brought the best brand and going to change them myself.

[@3threesmiles]

Alright im doing this. But im scared. All i know how to do is gas it and drive it .

[@RBTheMechanic]

Oh no if u feel not comfortable it’s better u have it done

[@antdawqq909]

Do you have to change rotor when your changing brakes? And do you have to bleed the brakes?

[@RBTheMechanic]

King Boss if your rotors looks good and are thick you don’t need to change it and you don’t need to flush the fluid you can flush the fluid if u got like 60-70k milages

[@antdawqq909]

My BRAKE light pops up every now and then do you know why that it

[@RBTheMechanic]

King Boss check ur brake fluid level if it’s low that means the sensor is going on and off cuz of the fluid bouncing around but it might be low because ur brake pads r worn out check ur brake pads once u compress the calipers brake fluid will level back up

[@jamest6837]

After you install the pads also you should tap the brakes 5 or 6 times until the brake pedal gets stiff .this will seat the pads otherwise you might not have brakes at all

[@jsngallery]

@@antdawqq909 check your brake fluid levels