Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN LEAF Electric

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on NISSAN LEAF 1 (ZE0U) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 14 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for LEAF and other NISSAN models

NISSAN LEAF Electric

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car Nissan Leaf ZE0 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – Nissan Leaf ZE0 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Leaf ZE0
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #14.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Professionals recommend:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 10

Remove the brake pads.
Step 11

Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13

Install the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 14

Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 15

Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 16

Install the brake pads.
Step 17

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 18

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a tap wrench.
Step 20

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.
Step 21

Remove the brake disc.
Step 22

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 23

Install the brake disc.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan Leaf ZE0
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 30

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 32

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC recommends:

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 33

Close the hood.

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