How much does it cost to replace Nissan Versa brakes?
The average cost for a Nissan Versa brake pad replacement is between $256 and $297. Labor costs are estimated between $76 and $96 while parts are priced between $180 and $201.
Do I have to replace rotors?
Like brake pads, brake rotors wear out over time. Their rotors are made from a softer metal, so by the time their pads wear down, the rotors are already below what we call the “discard thickness.” This means that the rotor has already reached the minimum acceptable thickness and must be fully replaced.
What’s the best way to change rear brake shoes?
Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Use a tire iron or the appropriate socket to loosen the lug nuts on the first rear wheel, then slide a jack beneath one of the vehicle’s rear designated jack points to lift the vehicle up. Always use jack stands when working on a jacked up vehicle. Unscrew the lug nuts and remove the wheel.
What to do if your rear brake drum is stuck?
Spray the drum with rust remover if it’s stuck. Rust removers like WD40 can help loosen the grip created by rust on your vehicle’s drums. Spray it around the outside circumference of the drum where it meets the vehicle and give it a few minutes to set in. Then attempt to remove the drum again.
How do you remove the brake nut from a car?
Twist the drum as you pull it backward to remove it. With the axle nut removed, the drum will no longer be held in place, but may still be stuck on due to rust or grime. Twist the drum slightly as you remove it to break it free from any rust. The drum may be extremely difficult to remove.
How big of a nut do I need to change my rear brake?
This large nut is usually a 22 or 24 millimeter metric socket, or a 7/8” standard socket. Use a breaker bar or half inch drive ratchet to turn the nut counterclockwise in order to remove it. A traditional 3/8-inch drive socket wrench may not allow you to put enough pressure on the nut to break it loose.
Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Use a tire iron or the appropriate socket to loosen the lug nuts on the first rear wheel, then slide a jack beneath one of the vehicle’s rear designated jack points to lift the vehicle up. Always use jack stands when working on a jacked up vehicle. Unscrew the lug nuts and remove the wheel.
Spray the drum with rust remover if it’s stuck. Rust removers like WD40 can help loosen the grip created by rust on your vehicle’s drums. Spray it around the outside circumference of the drum where it meets the vehicle and give it a few minutes to set in. Then attempt to remove the drum again.
This large nut is usually a 22 or 24 millimeter metric socket, or a 7/8” standard socket. Use a breaker bar or half inch drive ratchet to turn the nut counterclockwise in order to remove it. A traditional 3/8-inch drive socket wrench may not allow you to put enough pressure on the nut to break it loose.
Twist the drum as you pull it backward to remove it. With the axle nut removed, the drum will no longer be held in place, but may still be stuck on due to rust or grime. Twist the drum slightly as you remove it to break it free from any rust. The drum may be extremely difficult to remove.