The rear brakes are too small for this size vehicle, in fact the same rear brake pads are used on the 2022 Altima.

Now who in Nissan though this was a good idea ?

 

Adjust your driving style, 67,000and 6mm on front and 4 mm on rear of original brakes.

 

Do you have a 2022 or 2023 model pathfinder ?

 

I have a 22 Pathfinder. During a routine oil change at around ~12k miles, I was told that my rear brakes at 3, whereas my front brakes at 8. I am surprised. Not sure extended warranty covers it. Anyone know?

 

At 12k miles you should get brakes under base warranty

 

I had the rear brakes of my 2015 replaced under warranty.

 

Oh wow, what was the pretext under which you were able to replace rear brakes under warranty? Thanks!

 

The service manager at the dealer wanted to sell me "brake maintenance" about the second or third time I took my PF for and oil change, 20 or 30k km mark. I asked him what would I get out of that and he said that my brakes would be covered up to the 3year/60k km mark if I serviced them. I did the math and the cost of service was less than the cost of pads and rotors and already knowing that the rear ones wore fast, I went for it.
They tried to hide that I needed new brakes on more than one visit, the tech would write "new brakes needed" (as every dealer does even if you don't need them) and someone would crossed it out with a sharpie (but still legible). At the end, they got replaced for free.

 

I contacted warranty and after them doing investigation they responded that I did infact have 1 year or 12k mile warranty on the brake part but since it was after one year and 200 miles over 12k it was after warranty. My luck

 

Sometimes you can get a dealer to approve under good faith. “Good faith warranty”. I killed my dealer with kindness on my 16’ Platinum Murano when the heated/cooled seat element went out. They ended up approving it - saved me $1,200 and I was past the mileage and year mark on my 3yr/36k warranty….

 

Someone said these are the same brakes as the Altima, what year? Any confirmation for the front fitment? I was going to see if Hawk has a pad for the R53, and upgrade my brake fluid. The stock brakes on the RC seem like they would be a lot better with a few mods.

 

You'd have to compare p/n's on rockauto or the likes. They're likely shared with other Nissans.

 

My 2022 Pathfinder is in shop right now getting rear brakes at 18K... I was told because the brake pad is not in a housing anymore..directly on rotor? I don't know but I'm pretty pissed... brand new truck and dumping this kind of money already. I told them this is crazy I am not driving around in reverse!

 

BRAKE PADS ARE NEVER SITUATED IN A HOUSING. THERE ARE PLATES BEHIND THEM TO PROTECT FROM DEBRI. THEY ARE USING VERY SMALL CHEAP METALLIC PADS. THE PADS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE SOMEWHAT LARGER AND OF CERAMIC MATERIAL.

 

I just did the my rear brakes, easy peasy, used Bosch BC2200 pads, no scanner needed, no power source with jumper wires needed, just a 5mm allen wrench and T45 torx bit. The caliper bolts are 14mm. Once the caliper is removed, use the 5mm allen wrench to remove the two electric parking brake motor bolts, separate the motor from the caliper, I did unplug the motors. Now insert the Torx T45 into the rear of the caliper and turn (by hand) until it stops, put a block of wood in the caliper just in case you turn the internal screw the wrong way so it doesnt push the caliper piston out of the caliper, then back it off just a bit to keep some freeplay in the mechanism, you have just retracted the internal screw mechanism, now push the caliper piston in like you would any other, reinstall electric parking brake motor back onto the caliper, Install new brakes, reinstall caliper. Wheels are back on, pump the brakes first to hydraulically push the caliper pistons out, then apply the electric parking brakes, you will hear the electric motors run for a little bit longer to pick up the gap from winding them back in with the torx T45, engage and disengage the electric parking brakes several times, you are ready to road test. View attachment 19128 View attachment 19129 View attachment 19130

Great post. Your solution worked great. I got 38k out of the rears, put a set of ceramic on, no issues with install.

 

After arguing with Dealer about the Rear Brake Pads on our 2022 Pathfinder SL wearing out way too fast at 27,000 Miles with no good response from them I decided to change them with High Quality Ceramic Pads. The Rotors were still smooth and not showing grooves. What shocked me was the actual size of the Disc Brake Pad Braking Surface Size. It is only 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. This is something that would be found on a subcompact size vehicle and not a large SUV vehicle. There is no wonder why they are wearing out so fast. As you can see the excessive wear is too hard to believe for much of the miles being Highway Miles. As I read the comments here and on other Forums there is no doubt a problem with the Rear Brake Pads wearing too fast on 2022 Pathfinders.

 

Thanks for the how to!!! Did my wife’s rear brakes today with 47,500 miles. Just in time as well. Went with Z17 PowerStop Evolution ceramic pads.

 

Thanks for the how to!!! Did my wife’s rear brakes today with 47,500 miles. Just in time as well. Went with Z17 PowerStop Evolution ceramic pads.

What rotors did you go with or did you resurface the originals?

 

Great Testimony! I love it when we can share experiences and information and use it to help ourselves and others! Thank you.

 

I have a 2022 pathfinder with 22,000 miles. Just went back from the dealership. They said I need to change the pads (of course not part of the warranty). I also heard there are more pathfinder with this same issue. After having it for one year, this is not the only issue, so I finally convinced it was not a smart purchase. WILL NEVER BUY A NISSAN EVER.

 

I have a 22 Pathfinder Platinum also (bought new) I have 18k miles now. I have had the transmission fully replaced months after i drove it off the lot (less than 8k miles), and a few other silly small problems.. like the screens freezing and having to turn off the heat/AC then turn it on for it to blow, and a few others.
I have had quite a few Nissan/Infiniti products and this by far has to be my worst experince ever with them. I think they did a rush job with putting out the 22 Pathfinder and didnt do enough testing and the supply chain shortages etc. I think this may be my last rodeo with them also unless something truely amazing comes along which isnt likely. There is way to much competion out here to have to deal with thes problems. I honestly can say I still do think the Pathfinderis the best looking SUV in its class inside and out, but I need the looks with reliability.

 

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences here. We have a '23 and I prefer doing my own brakes so I'll keep an eye out for pad life in the next couple of months.

For our other vehicles, I've been extremely pleased with the Centric semi-coated rotors and the Centric posi-quiet pads (from RockAuto). RockAuto lists the Centric rotors, but not the pads yet (they do have Bosch and Bendix).

 

Looks like PRviewsvlogs posted a workaround for retracting the eBrake. Besides the manual option referenced earlier, one more option for those looking to do the DIY brake service.

 

Just did the rear pads, they are a joke for this size of a vehicle. On both sides one pad was worn out much more than the other and that definitely is why you will only get 15-20K out of them. You will probably squeeze out more if you do mostly highway driving. In any case, I used the 9V battery trick and it was super easy, saved over $400 compared to what dealer wanted.

 

What rotors and pads do you guys use for the 2022 pathfinder platinum. they are hard to find. i am in canada. dealer want 500$ for the replacement of pads and rotors

 

Hopefully it will not take someone getting into an accident over faulty brakes before Nissan addresses the issue. I also had to replace a front tire because it had a bulge in the wall of it. Once again, not under warranty. I have poured more money into this new vehicle in the past 1 1/2 years than I have with any used car I have previously owned. Disappointed in Nissans lack of resolve. Should have gone with my gut and bought another Toyota.

 

Sorry for your issues - but no brand is safe in this modern, post-covid world. Go check out some Toyota forums or any forums for that matter. Every brand is having catastrophic issues of some type. No one is safe.

 

Im at 20k miles and they wanted to do a rear brake job and also brake fluid for $600….i also caught them in a lie with saying my in cabin filter needed to be replaced…even though I JUST did it 2 weeks prior. Told my wife to get outta there and we’ll find a new dealership who wont come for our wallets!

i plan on doing the brakes myself, they said i had 3 mm left so will just be going with new ceramic pads

 

Im at 20k miles and they wanted to do a rear brake job and also brake fluid for $600….i also caught them in a lie with saying my in cabin filter needed to be replaced…even though I JUST did it 2 weeks prior. Told my wife to get outta there and we’ll find a new dealership who wont come for our wallets! i plan on doing the brakes myself, they said i had 3 mm left so will just be going with new ceramic pads

My 22 Pathfinder has exactly 20000 miles also. And at 19900 miles the warning light for the air filter came on....maybe it's based on how many miles. I went to get my oil changed and multi point inspection at 20000 and they turned off the air filter warning light, changed the oil( I hope). Never came out to let me know the air filter was due or anything else was due. Everything was checked "GOOD" on the job detail receipt. I am sooooooooo over Nissan right now. I can't wait to trade this Pathfinder in and get some that is more responsive.

 

Unfortunately, it’s hard to find an honest dealership these days. I am already at about 23k miles and getting close to needing my rear brakes done again. This is craziness.

 

I have to say that the stopping ability of R53 is fantastic but guess that's the price we all will pay. Other brands have had this issue as well like Honda Accord back in early 2000's. Still stinks the consumer gets stuck with the cost so early on. Even if you diy, it's about $200 (with new rotors and pads) and a few hours that you could be doing something else.

 

I don't mind swapping the pads, it gives me a chance to teach my son how to work on a vehicle. I honestly do not see a new reason for new rotors at this point, unless I neglect the pads another 2k miles.

 

Agreed but a few reason to at least get them turned is:
1. Take off pad transfer from old pads
2. Knock down outside rust edge
3. Make new area to burnish in new pads

But you can probably get away with a pad slap if they're in good shape at least till the next regularly scheduled brake change at 40k.

20k is definitely ridiculous to have to replace them. I traded in a 2014 Hyundai at 95k that still had the original rotors and pads for the Nissan. By 95k, it sounds like I would've replaced the rear brakes 4x's on the Nissan.

 

16k new pads and recommended new tires. What a joke, and consider the last vehicle I purchase.

 

Good lord, what they putting Play-Doh tires now lol

 

Rotors are sold as 1 rotor, so you need to order 2

Get the Dynamic Friction geospec coated

 

Just had service at 26,550 miles on my 2022 SL Premium 4WD. Brakes are still fine. Much of my driving is rural, not a lot of stop and go. I’m certain that’s helping.