🔧 Front Brake Pads - Replacement

The front brake pads on your Rogue are replaced by removing the caliper, swapping the pads, and reinstalling everything with the correct torque. This is a straightforward brake job, but you need to work carefully and keep grease off the rotor and pad surfaces.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1.5-2.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a flat surface and set the parking brake before lifting the vehicle.
• Use jack stands. Never rely on a floor jack alone.
• Brake dust can be harmful. Wear safety glasses and gloves.
• Do not press the brake pedal with the caliper removed.
• Keep grease, oil, and brake fluid off the rotor and pad friction surfaces.
• If the brake fluid reservoir is full, compress the caliper piston slowly and watch for overflow.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm lug wrench
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Brake caliper compression tool (specialty)
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Shop towels
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake caliper grease - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and chock the rear wheels.
• Loosen the front lug nuts before lifting the vehicle.
• Raise the front and support it securely on jack stands.
• Remove the front wheel.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Remove the wheel

• Use a 21mm lug wrench to loosen and remove the wheel nuts.
• Set the wheel aside where it will not roll away.

Step 2: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket and ratchet to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket carefully.
• Support the caliper with wire or a hook so the brake hose is not stretched.

Step 3: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Pull the old brake pads out of the caliper bracket.
• Remove the pad clips and hardware from the bracket.
• Use a wire brush to clean rust from the pad contact points.
• Clean grooves help the new pads slide smoothly.

Step 4: Compress the caliper piston

• Use a brake caliper compression tool (specialty) to slowly push the piston back into the caliper.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir while compressing the piston.
• If fluid is near the top, remove a small amount before continuing.

Step 5: Install the new hardware and pads

• Install the new pad clips from the brake pad hardware kit.
• Apply a thin layer of brake caliper grease to the pad ears and contact points only.
• Install the new brake pads into the bracket.

Step 6: Reinstall the caliper

• Slide the caliper over the new pads.
• Install the caliper slide pin bolts by hand first.
• Tighten the caliper slide pin bolts with a 14mm socket.
• Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft-lbs).

Step 7: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle to the ground.
• Use a torque wrench and 21mm socket or lug tool to tighten the lug nuts.
• Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Repeat on the other side

• Replace the pads on the other front wheel the same way.
• Front pads should always be replaced in pairs.

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✅ After Repair

• Press the brake pedal several times before driving to seat the pads.
• Check brake fluid level and top off only if needed.
• Test the brakes at low speed in a safe area.
• Listen for rubbing or clunking noises.
• New brake pads may need a short break-in period for best stopping power.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$450 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $60-$140 (parts only)

You Save: $190-$310 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1-2 hours.

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