OK now that I found my pads and Rotors I would like to try installing them with some help rather than me bringing it to a shop. I've pulled out pads before with minimal effort but when I tried replacing the rear pads on my beater 2 years ago I didn't know how to bring the piston back thus causing my rear brake to seize. I don't want to screw anything up on this car mainly cause I drive it to work everyday and can't afford to have it parked because of a screw up.

I know allot of you guys have done this before so I'm asking my fellow G members for some help/coaching on this job. I would prefer local KW Cambridge but if I have to drive to Mississauga or Hamilton I don't mind. OH and if a 24 case of beer or some cash is needed it would be the least I could do.

Thanks

 

I know Stephan (shineinmotion detailing guy) does it. He helped me with my X and I've seen him do a whole new setup on a few other vehicles. He's busy with detailing but might help for a very fair price. Unfortunately, he doesn't drink so the '24' idea probably won't fly.

I will be helping him shoot some video for his website today. I can ask him if you like.

 

Sure Paul I'm open to all help right now although I still have to pick them up, they should have them ready next Sat for me.

 

what brakes did you go with?

 

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Brakes are a fairly easy DIY in case you do decide to do it yourself. Since you've done pads yourself before, the only additional real step is that you need to unbolt the caliper and potentially hammer out the old rotors since they'll likely be rusted on.

I'm not sure about the G but for the Maxima I know there was a sort of 'tool' that was needed to wind back in the rear caliper. If the previous car you did work on was a Nissan, it could've been just that the rear brakes were total garbage and that's why it siezed (rather than human error). I replaced the calipers on my 97 a few years ago and could've sworn they siezed up again probably 1-2 years later...