🔧 Rear Brake Pads - Replacement

Rear brake pad replacement on your Rogue is a straightforward brake service. You’ll remove the wheel, retract the caliper, swap the pads, and then reassemble everything to factory torque. This helps restore braking performance and prevent rotor damage.

Assumption: Rear disc brakes with a standard parking brake setup, no electronic parking brake.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a flat surface and chock the front wheels before lifting the vehicle.
• Never rely on a jack alone; support the rear with jack stands.
• Brake dust can be harmful. Avoid blowing it off with compressed air.
• Use brake cleaner only on brake parts, not on rubber boots or hoses.
• If the parking brake is engaged, release it before removing the rear caliper.
• No battery disconnect is 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 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Lug wrench
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• C-clamp or brake piston compressor tool
• Bungee cord or mechanic's hook
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire brush
• Brake cleaner
• Brake grease
• 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
• Brake hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1 can
• Brake grease - Qty: 1 tube

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Loosen the rear lug nuts slightly before lifting.
• Raise the rear and support it securely with jack stands.
• Release the parking brake before removing the caliper.
• Keep the rotor surface clean.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen and lift the rear

• Use a lug wrench to loosen the rear wheel lug nuts 1/2 turn while the vehicle is on the ground.
• Use a floor jack to raise the rear of the Rogue at the correct lift point.
• Support it with jack stands under the rear support points.
• Remove the rear wheel completely.

Step 2: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket and ratchet to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket and hang it with a bungee cord or mechanic's hook.
• Do not let the caliper hang by the hose.

Step 3: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Remove the old inner and outer brake pads from the bracket.
• Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the anti-rattle clips if they are being replaced.
• Use a wire brush to clean rust and debris from the pad contact points.
• Spray the bracket area with brake cleaner and let it dry.

Step 4: Retract the caliper piston

• Use a C-clamp or brake piston compressor tool to slowly push the caliper piston all the way back in.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir as you compress the piston so it does not overflow.
• Push slowly to protect the seals.

Step 5: Install new hardware and pads

• Install the new clip hardware from the brake hardware kit into the bracket.
• Apply a thin layer of brake grease to the pad contact points and caliper slide areas.
• Install the new inner and outer pads in the correct positions.

Step 6: Reinstall the caliper

• Slide the caliper back over the new pads.
• Install the caliper slide pin bolts using a 14mm socket.
• Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft-lbs).

Step 7: Reinstall the wheel

• Install the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle until the tire just touches the ground.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Repeat on the other side

• Replace the pads on the opposite rear wheel the same way.
• Always replace pads in pairs.

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✅ After Repair

• Before driving, pump the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
• Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
• Verify the wheels spin freely and nothing is rubbing.
• Test the brakes at low speed in a safe area.
• Expect a short break-in period for the new pads.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $280-$450 (parts + labor)

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

You Save: $220-$310 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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