When to replace the Brake Discs on your NISSAN QASHQAI
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 CVTC View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: brake discs – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). Tools you need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #21
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). 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.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.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the brake disc.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the brake caliper bracket.
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