How to Replace Front Brakes 2012-2020 Nissan Pathfinder

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This video shows you how to install front brake pads and rotors on your 2012-2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Brake pads wear out over time, much like tires, and need replacing, on average, every 50,000 miles, with variations depending on driving habits and environment. Brake rotors may also need to be replaced if they are warped or grooved. Often, it’s safer and more cost effective to replace pads and rotors at the same time. Squealing or grinding noises, or wheel vibration are all symptoms of worn brakes.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
2014 Nissan Pathfinder
2015 Nissan Pathfinder
2016 Nissan Pathfinder
2017 Nissan Pathfinder
2018 Nissan Pathfinder
2019 Nissan Pathfinder
2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Dual Piston. Pump Style. 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Wheel Lock Key
• 1/2 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 1/4 Inch Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 3/4 Inch Drive Ratchet
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Brake Grease
• Gloves 1aau.to/oa/1AXS...
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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[@LetsDIYIt]

I can say with 100% certainty that no shop is going to that extent in cleaning everything during a brake job.

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

......but they sure do charge as if they did.

[@anthonylabarbera5906]

Not only do I appreciate how thorough your process is, I like that you use words like "carefully" and "Gently," two words generally not associated with mechanics or auto repair. Cheers and keep up the great work

[@rrmorris67]

most thorough brake job video I've ever watched and I've watched a lot of them.

[@kingstonzincfence]

This guy never fail to impress me with his knowledge and expertise but most importantly his ability to IMPART his knowledge. So easy to listen to. He doesn’t leave out important specs such as bolt size and torque Thank you so much. Great camera work as well.

[@deanlundgren6469]

Great video! Wastes no time, he's clear and concise in communication and illustrations. Very informative. One of the best automotive videos I've seen. This is the only youtube video I have ever commented because the quality is note worthy

[@Mtechthewise]

Excellent detail as usual, even my wife was intrigued to have me stop the video and ask me questions. I am going to do the front brakes on my 2019 QX60 and since I am recovering from back surgery, my doting wife will be assisting with the heavy lifting and torqueing.

[@mdsharafathossain3767]

you did a great job buddy...Nice and slow step by step explanation was really helpful.

[@Omni20One]

I love these guys, you can see everything they are doing with the great camerawork, they make sure to mention the size of the bolts and or tools needed and offer alternatives if you don’t have access to certain tools. I always laugh when Len says “a little bonk”. Thanks guys I learn something new every time.

[@franciscocastellanos9157]

What a calmed, detailed, perfectly explained tutorial. Hey! You just earned a thumb up with a new subscriber. Thank you so much for your time.

[@MacheteJake]

How you don’t have more subscribers or views blows my mind. U sir are bloody well awesome !

[@roshahar]

The way you loosen the piston makes no sense to me and puts a ton of pressure on the wheeled and break mechanism. Why not use a clam once you’ve removed the caliper?

[@sidewayz24]

You have done a very great job. Thank you for the detail and there isn’t many mechanics out there like you.

[@JJ-tg7ep]

Thank you!! I couldn’t figure out where to place the spring retainer! Without a doubt one of the best videos out there..

[@CharlotteDarden-Patton]

You give very detailed instructions and this is great! Hope my husband follows them😂

[@neilchandresr.1787]

Awesome video and explanation. I've done many a brake jobs for myself and have never removed and lube the caliper pins; this time I will.

[@hossein3867]

Thank you for a fantastic video, very informative and professionally done.

[@I4NITV]

Do you not have to relieve pressure by removing the fluid cap or opening the bleeder valve when compressing the caliper pistons?

[@photondebuger45]

Funny i look up these vids mostly for the torque specs because they mechanics too and google will have non mechanics tell you like 5 torque specs that are WILDLY inconsistent too.

[@toofa55u]

U should take the top of the master cylinder before pushing caliper pistons in

[@shaneromaine8180]

Perfect instructional video - thank you!!!

[@mikehaesche]

Very thorough

[@earlsmithiii9178]

When you compress the pistons, does it push the brake fluid out of the brake reservoir?

[@jasondrake7248]

Hi I have 2009 pathfinder
Do you have video for 3 rd generation pathfinder

[@georges6432]

Great video! If the brake pad clips are NOT both on top, would you expect brake pulsation?

[@bigtimeify]

What kind of copper spray is that ?

[@sanchopancho2145]

So thorough ! Awesome

[@dighonda]

91 ft/lbs is that 3.5 ugga duggas?

[@danielchrisronan2281]

@1:19 I like that! That's genius! I'm not a professional mechanic, that must be why I've never seen that trick before. Well this actually work on all cars? Even the ones with the Pistons that you have to turn while you push in? 🤔🤔🤔
(I'm going to take a guess and say no since there's a tool to do it for you LOL)

[@maxamillion4223]

Very helpful

[@mdej87]

Thanks for the info!!

[@ronaldkrugman8074]

2017 Nissan Pathfinder platinum front brakes replaced

[@Emmanuelvaz1]

I don't think dealership does as good brake job as him.

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[@MK-sy8xo]

Spray down some copper what? I couldn’t hear clearly

[@justintymehere]

Copper Spray Anti-Seize Spray

[@ericmonroe9280]

The up speak is unbearable