Replacing Almera pads

Neil_Sedaka

Hi all,

Hoping to replace the front pads on a 2005 Nissan Almera 1.5 this week.
Can anyone tell me if the replacement pads should come with new shims and anti-rattle clips or do I reuse the old ones?

Thanks.

Avns1s

Don't think I ever saw pads to come with new shims or clips.

Your old ones should be absolutely fine.

Neil_Sedaka

Great stuff, thanks.

Neil_Sedaka

I picked these up today, weird looking spring on the top of each!!
The box also included 5 bolts coated in thread lock compound.

Is copper grease ok to use on the rear of the pads?

Thanks for any advice.

Plug

They are anti rattle clips. Make sure you size up the new pads to the old ones and compare(should be the same size backing).
Copper grease is ok to use on the back of them.

Neil_Sedaka

Cheers, thanks for that.

I've replaced pads on two different Mazda models and a Toyota over the years, but never did a Nissan before.

Avns1s

Don't worry, if you managed the others, you'll manage this too. Like a lot of jobs, thinking about it is often more difficult than when you actually do it!!

Neil_Sedaka

Thanks

Plug

Make sure you pump the pedal, don't forget:p

Good luck with it.

Neil_Sedaka

Just doing the brake pads now.

The new pads have a chamfer on one end, but the old pads are too badly worn to see which way round they go.

Would I be right in thinking that the chamfer goes with the orientation of the wheel? ie. the chamfered edge makes first contact with the disk, if you know what I mean.

Thanks.

Avns1s

I think I know what you mean, the chamfered edge would make first contact with the disk. It wont be long until it's all flat and there is no chamfered edge!!!

Neil_Sedaka

Thanks.