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 NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi 4WD (D40TT, D40T, D40M, D40BB), NISSAN NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi, NISSAN NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi, NISSAN NP300 Navara Pickup (D40) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 4.0 4WD, NISSAN NV200 Box Body / Estate e-NV (ME0N), NISSAN NP300 Navara Platform / Chassis (D40) 2.5 dCi, NISSAN NP300 Navara Platform / Chassis (D40) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN NV200 / Evalia Minibus e-NV (ME0M) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
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. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Leaf ZE0
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. Tip:
    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.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Nissan Leaf ZE0. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. 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.
  12. Step 13
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    Install the retaining springs of the brake pads.
  13. Step 14
    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.
    Step 15
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
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