How do your replace brake pads on 2000 infiniti i30?

Answer 1

After you have secured your vehicle on an approved lift or jack, remove the wheel. The caliper is removed first by removing the two bolts located at the back side of the caliper. After the caliper is removed, rest it on something secure so it does not hang on the brake fluid flex line. Than open the brake fluid reservoir under the hood. This allows the brake fluid to move when adjusting the caliper piston. Using a spanner wrench, turn the piston to back it into the caliper until flush with the rubber o-ring. Make sure when you do this, your brake fluid does not overflow in your brake fluid reservoir. Than install the brake pads exactly the way the old ones came off. If you have a digital camera, take a few pics of the brakes before you remove them. You may need them as a reference when installing your new brakes. Slide the brake caliper back over the rotor and into place and align to insert the mounting bolts. Install the mounting bolts and tighten securely. Re-install the cover to your brake fluid reservoir but make sure the fluid level is correct. Inspect rotor and brake flex line for any wear than re-nstall the wheel. If you have not disconnected your brake line, you do not have to bleed the brake system. Remove the vehicle from your lift, than start the vehicle. In park, pump the brake pedal until the brakes automatically adjust. If the pedal is more than halfway down, re-inspect your brake system for other problems.