Replace the brake disks on the car Nissan Qashqai J10 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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Qashqai J10. Take the following steps:
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.
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a tap wrench.
Step 9
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan Qashqai J10. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 11
Remove the brake pads.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc.
Step 17
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18
Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 19
Install the brake disc.
Step 20
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 22
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 84 Nm torque.
Step 23
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
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