this past weekend I decided to take a look at my brake pads. Got the wheel off and realized I could not visually see the pad, so I removed the
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01-15-2014, 08:03 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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this past weekend I decided to take a look at my brake pads. Got the wheel off and realized I could not visually see the pad, so I removed the "boot" that houses the pad. Once I got it apart, lost some brake fluid and realized this was not the best way to do this so I put it all back together and decided to leave it up to the professionals. Now the issue is that when I push on the brake pedal the pedal goes all the way to the floor. When I pump the brakes, I do get the pressure back, but only temporarily. The brakes are working, but something is not right. How can I get the brakes working normally? (I did check the brake fluid and it is full.)
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yep..I took apart the caliper and $250 later I am back up and running. Stopped by the Nissan Stealership today. My intention was to replace the brake pads. Does anyone have a DIY for this?
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Wtf, so confused...
So... OP, you couldn't see the pad? From what angle? Why does that lead to TAKING APART the caliper? Have you ever done that before? Do you own a torque wrench? Sorry for being an áss, I'm just trying to understand what is going on and what led to what
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I'm guessing if he started to separate the halves of the calipers, they had to remove them, inspect and re-tighten, then bleed the system. On an 09, a complete flush was also in order. 250 was not a bad price.
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You REALLY took apart the whole caliper?!?!?!?!? Never heard of THAT one before! I'll have to share this with the car-guys. Thank you for making my morning... and please for God's sake, don't do any work on your car. Leave that to the wrenchin' folks.
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