🔧 Juke - Rear Brake Pads & Rotor Replacement

Replacing the rear brake pads and rotors restores safe stopping power and prevents noise, vibration, and uneven braking. You’ll remove the rear wheels, swap pads/rotors, and make sure the parking brake and caliper piston are set correctly before a careful test drive.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 2-4 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• 🛑 Work on a level surface and support the Juke with jack stands—never rely on a jack alone.
• 🛑 Release the parking brake before removing rear calipers/rotors, or parts can bind.
• 🛑 Brake dust is harmful—avoid blowing it with compressed air; use brake cleaner and a catch pan.
• 🛑 Brake fluid can damage paint—wipe spills immediately.
• 🛑 Do not press the brake pedal with a caliper removed.
• 🛑 Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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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
• Lug nut socket 19mm
• Breaker bar 1/2"
• Torque wrench 1/2"
• Ratchet 3/8"
• Socket set (10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm)
• Open-end wrench set (14mm, 17mm)
• Flathead screwdriver (medium)
• C-clamp brake piston compressor (or caliper press tool) (specialty)
• Disc brake piston wind-back tool kit (specialty)
• Wire brush (small)
• Rubber mallet
• Bungee cord
• Needle-nose pliers
• Brake cleaner spray
• Catch pan
• Shop rags
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake rotors - Qty: 2
• Brake pad hardware kit (clips/shims) - Qty: 1
• Brake caliper slide pin boots (if torn) - Qty: 1
• Brake lubricant (silicone/ceramic) - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 2
• DOT 3 brake fluid - Qty: 1 pint

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🧱 Park on level ground, put the transmission in 1st gear, and chock the front wheels.
• 🧯 Make sure the parking brake is fully released.
• 🧴 Open the hood and check the brake fluid level; it will rise when you push pistons back.
• 🧼 Lay out brake cleaner, rags, and a catch pan to keep everything clean.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen lug nuts and raise the rear

• Use a 19mm lug nut socket with a breaker bar 1/2" to crack the rear lug nuts loose 1/4 turn.
• Use a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift the rear, then place jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) under solid rear support points.
• Remove the wheels with the 19mm lug nut socket.

Step 2: Locate the caliper, pads, and bracket

• Turn the hub by hand and look at the rear brake assembly (caliper over the rotor).
• Use safety glasses before spraying cleaner.

Step 3: Remove the rear caliper (do not hang it by the hose)

• Use a 14mm socket and ratchet 3/8" to remove the caliper slide pin bolts (common size on Nissan rear calipers).
• Lift the caliper off the bracket. If it’s stuck, use a flathead screwdriver (medium) to gently pry at the pad ears.
• Support the caliper with a bungee cord to the suspension spring/arm.

Step 4: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Pull the pads out of the bracket by hand (wiggle them out).
• Remove the pad clips/hardware with needle-nose pliers or a flathead screwdriver (medium).
• Spray the bracket with brake cleaner spray and scrub the pad lands with a wire brush (small).

Step 5: Remove the caliper bracket

• Use a 17mm socket or 19mm socket with a breaker bar 1/2" to remove the two caliper bracket bolts.
• Set the bracket aside.
• Reinstall later and Torque to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs).

Step 6: Remove the rotor

• If there are rotor retaining screws, remove them using a Phillips screwdriver (use firm pressure to avoid stripping).
• Pull the rotor straight off. If it’s seized, tap the rotor hat with a rubber mallet to break it loose.
• Hit the hat, not the braking surface.

Step 7: Parking brake style check (important)

• Look inside the rotor “hat” area and around the caliper to determine the style:
• If the parking brake is a small drum shoe setup inside the rotor hat (drum-in-hat), keep the parking brake released and don’t disturb the shoes unless needed.
• If the parking brake is integrated into the caliper (a cable lever on the caliper), the piston commonly must be rotated while pushing in.

Step 8: Clean the hub and install the new rotor

• Use a wire brush (small) to clean rust off the hub face (this helps prevent rotor wobble).
• Spray the new rotor with brake cleaner spray and wipe with shop rags to remove protective oil.
• Install the new rotor onto the hub. If you have retaining screws, reinstall them with a Phillips screwdriver (snug only).

Step 9: Service the slide pins (smooth movement matters)

• Pull the slide pins out of the bracket by hand.
• Wipe clean with shop rags, then apply a thin coat of brake lubricant (silicone/ceramic).
• Reinsert pins and confirm they glide easily.

Step 10: Install new hardware and pads

• Install new pad clips/hardware into the bracket (they should snap fully into place).
• Apply a very thin film of brake lubricant (silicone/ceramic) on the pad ears where they touch the clips.
• Slide the new pads into the bracket.

Step 11: Retract the caliper piston (two possible methods)

• Check the brake fluid reservoir before compressing; remove a little with a rag if it’s near MAX.
• Method A (push-in piston): Use a C-clamp brake piston compressor to slowly press the piston straight back in.
• Method B (twist-in piston): Use a disc brake piston wind-back tool kit (specialty). This tool rotates and pushes the piston at the same time (needed on many rear calipers with integrated parking brake).
• Stop when the piston is fully seated and the caliper will fit over the new thicker pads.

Step 12: Reinstall the caliper and torque bolts

• Place the caliper over the pads.
• Install the slide pin bolts using a 14mm socket and ratchet 3/8".
• Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft-lbs).

Step 13: Reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts

• Reinstall the wheels by hand-starting all lug nuts.
• Lower the Juke off the stands using the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Use a torque wrench 1/2" with a 19mm lug nut socket to tighten in a star pattern: Torque to 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs).

Step 14: Pump the brake pedal and set final fluid level

• With the engine OFF, press the brake pedal slowly 10–15 times until it feels firm.
• Check the brake fluid reservoir and top off with DOT 3 brake fluid if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• 🧪 Start the engine and confirm the brake pedal stays firm.
• 🧪 Test the parking brake operation; it should hold the Juke on a slight incline.
• 🧪 Do a cautious road test: first at low speed, then gradually higher, checking for noise, pulling, or vibration.
• 🧪 Bed-in the pads: make 6–10 medium stops from ~40 km/h to 10 km/h, allowing short cool-down between stops. Avoid hard panic stops for the first 200 km.
• 🧼 Recheck lug nut torque after 50–100 km: 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹12,000-₹25,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹6,000-₹16,000 (parts only)

You Save: ₹6,000-₹9,000 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹800-₹2,000/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 2-3 hours.

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Assumption: Rear caliper bolt sizes and parking-brake style can vary by build; steps include both piston types and common Nissan fastener sizes.