When to replace the Brake Pads on your NISSAN LEAF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6 LPG, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 Di 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN Qashqai II (J11, J11_) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T 4x4, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T NISMO 4x4, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T NISMO, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.2 DIG-T, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T NISMO RS, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T NISMO RS 4x4, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 LPG, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 CVTC, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 LPG, NISSAN JUKE (F15) 1.6 DIG-T NISMO RS, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0, NISSAN NV200 Box Body / Estate e-NV (ME0N), NISSAN TEANA I (J31) 2.0, NISSAN TEANA I (J31) 2.3, NISSAN TEANA I (J31) 3.5, NISSAN TEANA I (J31) 2.5 FOUR Allrad (TNJ31), NISSAN TIIDA Saloon (SC11X) 1.6 (C11L), NISSAN TIIDA Saloon (SC11X) 1.8, NISSAN TIIDA Saloon (SC11X) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN TIIDA Saloon (SC11X) 1.8, NISSAN TIIDA Saloon (SC11X) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MURANO (Z50) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z50) 3.5, NISSAN MURANO (Z50) 3.5, NISSAN MURANO (Z50) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z50) 2.5, NISSAN TEANA II (J32) 3.5, NISSAN TEANA II (J32) 2.5, NISSAN TEANA II (J32) 2.5, NISSAN NV200 / Evalia Minibus e-NV (ME0M), NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback 1.6, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback 1.8, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback 1.5 dCi, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback 1.8, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 2.5 dCi 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN MURANO (Z51) 3.5 4x4, NISSAN Pathfinder IV (R52) 3.5, NISSAN PULSAR Hatchback (C13) 1.2 DIG-T, NISSAN PULSAR Hatchback (C13) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN PULSAR Hatchback (C13) 1.6 DIG-T, NISSAN Sentra VII (B17) 1.8, NISSAN Sentra VII (B17) 1.6, NISSAN CUBE (Z12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN CUBE (Z12) 1.6 16V, NISSAN CUBE (Z12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Quest III (V42) 3.5, NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5, NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5 AWD, NISSAN MAXIMA (A34) 3.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5, NISSAN ALTIMA (L33) 3.5, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback (C12) 1.6, NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 3.5 V6 ALL MODE 4x4-i, NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 3.5 V6 ALL MODE 4x4-i (Z52R), NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 3.5 V6, NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 2.5 HEV ALL MODE 4x4-i, NISSAN Leaf (ZE1_) Electric, NISSAN MAXIMA (A35) 3.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5 AWD, NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5, NISSAN Rogue I (S35) 2.5 AWD, NISSAN Altima IV Coupe (CL32) 3.5 CVTC, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback (C12) 1.6 CVTC, NISSAN TIIDA Hatchback (C12) 1.6 CVTC, NISSAN Leaf (ZE1_) Electric, NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 3.5 CVTC ALL MODE 4x4-i, NISSAN MURANO III (Z52_) 3.5 V6 ALL MODE 4x4-i, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 CVTC, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi Allrad View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on NISSAN LEAF 1 (ZE0U) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for LEAF and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
Drive socket # 14
Wheel impact socket #21
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 Leaf ZE0 – 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
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Leaf ZE0
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – 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.
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  12. Step 12
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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 pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 13
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 14
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  15. 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 Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  16. Step 16
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    Install new brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip:
    Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
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