Replace the brake disks on the car Nissan X Trail T30 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 X Trail T30 – 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 car.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
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 fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 10
Remove the brake caliper.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. 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.
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 brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16
Remove the rubber plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17
Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18
Remove the brake disc.
Step 19
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 20
Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 21
Install the brake disc.
Step 22
Set the parking brake adjuster in the correct position. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23
Install the rubber plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 24
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 25
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 26
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 27
Tighten the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 28
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 30
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. Professionals recommend:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 31
Install the brake pads.
Step 32
Clean the brake caliper guide pins. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 33
Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
Step 34
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 35
Install the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 36
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 32 Nm torque.
Step 37
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 38
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 40
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 41
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 118 Nm torque.
Step 42
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 43
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.
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