I am about to start a whole bunch of work on my buddies 2000 Nissan maxima GLE 3.0L v6. I am not really worried about any of the jobs but the only one I have a question about is the rear backing plates. Am I going to have to remove the hub to get the originals off and the new ones on? Or can I slightly modify them to get them to go on and off without having to pull the hub? Thanks in advance.
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Like the dust shields?Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :| -
Yes exactly the metal shield behind the rotor in the rear.sigpicComment
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I did the rear brakes on my mom's Infinity (basically the same car) I struggled with trying to push the pistons back into the calipers to make room for the new, thicker pads. I googled it, found a forum, and it turns out the pistons screw in. The site said you need a special tool (a 2 pronged looking thing) I managed with my needle nosed pliers. Didn't need to get as far as the backing plates on my mon's car. Try googling - there's a lot of support out ther. Good luck.lgb240
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Ya I know about the rear screw calipers for the parking brake, I do have the tool for that, but thanks for looking out.
Anyone have any ideas about the plate?sigpicComment
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k well figured i would finish this thread just in case anyone in the future has the same question (likely I know) :loco::roll::roll::roll:.
Yes the hub has to be removed however no puller or anything but a breaker bar and a 30mm socket is required. once the 30mm nut is off, the hub comes off by hand; then you just have to unbolt the backing plate and get a new 30mm nut since they are one time use.
sorry for the bump but figured I would finish what I started.sigpicComment
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why exactly did you need to remove the dust shield?
to work on the maximas sophisticated rear suspension?Comment
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oh no just to replace the shield it was made of more rust than metal and was causing a grinding/squeaking noise, I picked it up and it fell in half.sigpicComment
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What did you torque the nut down to after you were done?Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|Comment
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180 ft-lbs. with a new nut. then clinched the two sides of the nutsigpicComment
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