When to replace the Brake Pads on your NISSAN SKYLINE
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35) 2.5, NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35) 3.0 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

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Skyline Coupe (V35) and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). AUTODOC recommends:
    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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper guide pins.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). 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.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  10. Step 12
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  11. Step 13
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  12. Step 14
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    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.
  13. Step 15
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    Replacement: brake pads – NISSAN Skyline Coupe (V35). Professionals recommend:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  14. Step 16
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    Install new brake pads.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the brake caliper guide pins. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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