🔧 Rogue - Rear Brake and Rotor Replacement

Replacing the rear pads and rotors restores braking power, reduces noise, and fixes vibration from worn or warped rotors. On your Rogue, the rear brake setup uses an electronic parking brake, so you must put the system in service mode before compressing the caliper.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Assumes rear disc brakes with an electronic parking brake. Do not force the rear caliper piston back without service mode.
• Work on a flat surface and chock the front wheels before lifting the rear.
• Use jack stands. Never rely on a floor jack alone.
• Let the brakes cool fully before starting if the vehicle was recently driven.
• Do not press the brake pedal with a caliper removed.
• Disconnecting the battery is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for vehicle weight)
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm lug socket
• Breaker bar
• Ratchet
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• Torque wrench
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Brake caliper piston compressor tool (specialty)
• Bungee cord or hook
• 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:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Rear brake rotors - Replace in pairs - Qty: 2
• Brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake caliper slide pin grease - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground. Put the transmission in Park and engage the parking brake.
• Use the vehicle settings to release the electronic parking brake into service mode if your display prompts it. If there is no menu prompt, follow the steps below to retract it manually.
• Chock the front wheels before lifting the rear.
• Break the rear lug nuts loose before raising the vehicle.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the parking brake in service mode

• Turn the ignition on without starting the engine.
• Use the parking brake switch to retract the electronic parking brake into service mode. If your display shows a brake service message, follow that prompt first.
• Keep your foot off the brake pedal.

Step 2: Loosen and lift the rear

• Use a 21mm lug socket and breaker bar to loosen the rear lug nuts.
• Lift the rear with a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) and support both sides with jack stands (rated for vehicle weight).
• Remove the rear wheels.

Step 3: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the rear caliper slide bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket and hang it with a bungee cord or hook. Do not let it hang by the hose.
• Do not press the brake pedal now.

Step 4: Remove the caliper bracket and rotor

• Use a 17mm socket to remove the caliper bracket bolts.
• Pull the rotor off the hub. If it is stuck, tap the hat section lightly or use a flat screwdriver through the access slot.
• Use a wire brush to clean rust from the hub face.
• Apply a light coat of anti-seize only on the hub face if needed. Keep it off the studs and braking surfaces.

Step 5: Install the new rotor

• Clean the new rotor with brake cleaner and a shop towel before installation.
• Install the rotor on the hub.
• If the rotor has a retaining screw, install and snug it with the correct driver if equipped.

Step 6: Install the pad hardware and bracket

• Install the new pad hardware clips from the brake pad kit.
• Reinstall the caliper bracket with a 17mm socket.
• Torque to 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs).

Step 7: Install and compress the caliper

• Remove the old pads from the bracket.
• Use a brake caliper piston compressor tool (specialty) to slowly compress the rear piston.
• Install the new pads with a light coat of brake caliper slide pin grease on the contact points only.
• Slide the caliper back over the pads.
• Install the slide bolts with a 14mm socket.
• Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Reinstall the wheel

• Install the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle and use a torque wrench with a 21mm lug socket to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).

Step 9: Restore brake pedal feel

• Before moving the vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
• Exit electronic parking brake service mode using the parking brake switch or the on-screen prompt.

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✅ After Repair

• Check brake fluid level in the reservoir.
• Start the vehicle and confirm the brake warning light is off.
• Test the brakes at low speed in a safe area.
• Listen for rubbing or clicking. A light pad sweep sound is normal at first.
• Bed in the new pads with several moderate stops. Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles if possible.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $450-$800 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $150-$300 (parts only)

You Save: $300-$500 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 2-3 hours.

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