[PoManzPathy]

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.

 

[Mazzon]

My favorite Brand of Brake Pads is Akebono, they should be making pads for the R53 soon.

My Favorite rotors to use is Raybestos Speciality High Carbon, they keep the runout of the rotor to .002" or less. not many other brands can give that spec including the Nissan Factory parts.

So to recap, the winning combination is Akebono pads and Raybestos High Carbon rotors.

I emailed Akebono USA and they said this year.

 

[Kelley]

I have a 2022 Pathfinder with 28000 miles. The rear brakes are worn out. Is anyone else noticing rear brakes wearing out around this mileage? Also, it is mostly highway driving. Secondly, since the E brake is connected to the caliper, I am guessing these are the twist in caliper pistons?

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!

 

[teeitupnorth]

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.

 

[FERRARI]

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.

 

[FERRARI]

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.


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HAD A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR.
YOUR METHOD WORKED PERFECTLY. THANK YOU FOR POSTING SUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION. I ALSO HAD BOUGHT THE BOSCH BC 2200 CERAMIC PADS FOR $44.00. ROTORS WERE STILL GOOD

 

[FERRARI]

HE P

Looks like he's got a 2019. Like you say, the R52's do a little bit better in terms of brake life than the R53s.

HE PROBABLY DOESN'T HAVE E BRAKES IN THE REAR

 

[RBBNOGA]

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.

 

[Dcrprz]

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.

 

[RBBNOGA]

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

 

[UpRockCreek53]

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?

 

[Dcrprz]

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

Rotors were still in good condition so just used the originals. Got everything from rockauto and found a 5% off coupon on the web.

 

[Mkbernier]

Glad I found this post. 15k miles on my 22 Pathfinder. Fought with the dealership and customer service. Had to pay $377 to get the rear brakes replaced at the dealership. Was told they were totally bare. Clearly Nissan is ignoring a large issue.

I was told I had 3mm left on rear pads at 14k! Tires are junk as well. Never had this problem with any of my Chevy vehicles.

 

[69840]

I was told I had 3mm left on rear pads at 14k! Tires are junk as well. Never had this problem with any of my Chevy vehicles.

Same with me, they wanted $419 to replace and resource rear rotors. I bought Bosch pads online for $39 shipped and will do this weekend using the 9V battery trick if I can’t get a scan tool.

This is nonsense that it requires a scan tool to unlock the e-brake and the size of the pads are a joke! I have seen bigger pads on a Toyota Corolla

 

[Mkbernier]

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!

Was told my '22 Pathfinder needs breaks at 14k!

 

[69840]

Was told my '22 Pathfinder needs breaks at 14k!

I’m at 16K and down to 3mm,

 

[ribaven]

I have a 2022 Pathfinder with 28000 miles. The rear brakes are worn out. Is anyone else noticing rear brakes wearing out around this mileage? Also, it is mostly highway driving. Secondly, since the E brake is connected to the caliper, I am guessing these are the twist in caliper pistons?

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.

 

[ribaven]

Glad I found this post. 15k miles on my 22 Pathfinder. Fought with the dealership and customer service. Had to pay $377 to get the rear brakes replaced at the dealership. Was told they were totally bare. Clearly Nissan is ignoring a large issue.

Absolutely agree!!!!!

 

[Mkbernier]

Absolutely agree!!!!!

I was told by the dealership that mine were at 3mm. I only had 14k! I've never driven so few miles and needed brakes. I used to easily drive 15k a year and have cars for 3 years and not have to replace brakes. They weren't Nissans though.

 

[HolyGuacamole]

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).