How to replace the parking brake shoes 2013 – 2018 Nissan Altima

To replace the parking brake shoes on your Altima this tutorial was tailor-made for you. You will be asked to remove the brake disc, install the forward brake shoes, put the brake caliper back and follow the next steps described below. You can carry out this tutorial of 17 chapters in 90 minutes. Bring your hammer and your wire brush and let’s get started!

Duration

90 minutes

Number of steps

Difficulty out of 5

Average savings

$125

Parts You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Lift the vehicle

Step 1/3

Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 1:

Step 2/3

Lift the rear of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 1:

Step 3/3

Take off the wheels Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 2:

Tips

Step 1/2

It is now necessary to release the parking brake in order to clear the grip of the parking brake shoes on the disc.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/2

Sometimes this is not enough to remove the disc. You will have to remove the shutter cover located on the disc with flathead screwdriver. You can now reach the adjustment mechanism of the brake shoes, and retract the brake shoes until the disc is free.

Chapter 3:

Remove the brake caliper

Step 1/1

It is now necessary to remove the caliper assembly. To do so, we recommend watching our video : “How to replace the Rear Brakes Nissan Altima”

Chapter 4:

Remove the brake disc

Step 1/1

Then remove the disc. Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it.

Chapter 5:

Remove the springs

Step 1/3

Now you can see your car’s parking brake shoes. Using pliers, remove the upper spring.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/3

Then, remove the adjuster.

Chapter 5:

Step 3/3

Then remove the bottom spring connecting the two brake shoes using a fork.

Chapter 6:

remove the forward brake shoes

Step 1/2

With a flathead screwdriver, rotate the hold-down pin a quarter turn to release the hold-down clip.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/2

Then remove the front brake shoe.

Chapter 7:

remove the rearward brake shoes

Step 1/2

Perform the same operation on the rear brake shoe.

Chapter 7:

Step 2/2

You can now remove the rear brake shoe from its slot.

Chapter 8:

Clean the backing plate

Step 1/2

Clean the brake backing plate with a wire brush, brake cleaner and paper towels.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

Grease the bearing surfaces of the drum brake shoes with copper grease.

Chapter 9:

Install the rearward brake shoes

Step 1/4

You can order the drum brake shoes used in the video on Carparts.com via the link in the description.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/4

Take the new rear brake shoe.

Chapter 9:

Step 3/4

Install the rear brake shoe in its slot.

Chapter 9:

Step 4/4

Now you can put the first hold-down pin.

Chapter 10:

Install the forward brake shoes

Step 1/1

Perform the same operation on the front brake shoe.

Chapter 11:

Set up

Step 1/2

Take the bottom spring.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/2

Using the flathead screwdriver, put the bottom spring in place.

Chapter 12:

Install the new adjuster

Step 1/6

Before reinstalling the upper spring, the brake shoe assembly must be centered on the backing plate.

Chapter 12:

Step 2/6

Take the new adjuster.

Chapter 12:

Step 3/6

Apply silicone grease to prevent corrosion over time.

Chapter 12:

Step 4/6

Then assemble the adjuster as shown in the video.

Chapter 12:

Step 5/6

Put the adjuster back in place between the brake shoes, paying attention to the direction of assembly. Put it back in the same position as shown in the video.