🔧 Murano - Front Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement

This repair replaces the front brake pads and both front rotors on your Murano. Work on one side at a time so the assembled side remains available as a reference.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Support your Murano with jack stands. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a floor jack.
• 🛑 Replace the front pads and rotors on both sides to maintain even braking.
• ♨️ Let the brakes cool completely before beginning.
• 🧤 Brake dust can be harmful. Do not use compressed air; wet the dust with brake cleaner.
• 🔒 Chock both rear wheels and keep the transmission in Park.
• 🔧 Never allow the brake caliper to hang from its rubber hose.
• 💧 Do not press the brake pedal while a caliper is removed.
• 🔋 Battery disconnection is not required for this front-brake repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 3-ton floor jack
• 3-ton jack stands
• Rubber wheel chocks
• 21mm deep socket
• 14mm socket
• 19mm socket
• 3/8-inch drive ratchet
• 1/2-inch drive breaker bar
• 10-150 ft-lb torque wrench
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Small wire brush
• Brake caliper piston compression tool (specialty)
• Brake caliper hanger (specialty)
• Rubber mallet
• M8 x 1.25 rotor-removal bolts
• Brake-fluid suction syringe
• Plastic drain pan
• Shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Front brake rotors - Replace in pairs - Qty: 2
• Front brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• High-temperature silicone brake grease - Qty: 1
• Non-chlorinated brake cleaner - Qty: 2 cans
• DOT 3 brake fluid - Qty: 1 pint

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🅿️ Park your Murano on firm, level ground. Shift to Park and chock both rear wheels.
• 🔓 Release the parking brake after chocking the rear wheels so the vehicle rests naturally before lifting.
• 🧰 Open the hood and locate the brake-fluid reservoir near the driver-side firewall.
• 💧 Use a brake-fluid suction syringe to remove a small amount if the reservoir is near MAX. This prevents overflow when the caliper pistons are compressed.
• 📱 No infotainment setting, scan-tool command, EPB service mode, coding, or battery registration is required for the front brakes.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen the front wheel nuts

• Use a 21mm deep socket and 1/2-inch breaker bar to loosen each front wheel nut about one-quarter turn.
• Do not remove the wheel nuts while your Murano is still on the ground.

Step 2: Raise and support the front

• Place the 3-ton floor jack beneath the reinforced front-center lifting point on the front suspension crossmember.
• Raise the front and position 3-ton jack stands beneath the reinforced front side sill lift points.
• Lower your Murano onto the stands, leave the floor jack lightly contacting the lifting point, and gently push the body to verify stability.

Step 3: Remove the front wheels

• Use the 21mm deep socket and 3/8-inch ratchet to remove the wheel nuts.
• Remove both front wheels and slide them beneath the side sills as an additional safety measure.

Step 4: Remove the brake caliper

• Turn the steering wheel to provide better access to the caliper being serviced.
• Use a 14mm socket and 3/8-inch ratchet to remove the upper and lower caliper slide-pin bolts.
• A slide pin allows the caliper to move sideways as the pads wear.
• Lift the caliper from the bracket. Use the brake caliper hanger to suspend it from the suspension spring.
• Do not twist, stretch, or support the caliper by its brake hose.

Step 5: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully lift the inner and outer pads from the caliper bracket.
• Use the flat-blade screwdriver to remove the stainless-steel pad support clips.
• Note the location of any wear indicator before removing the pads.
• Inspect the old pads. Strongly uneven wear can indicate a seized slide pin or sticking caliper.

Step 6: Compress the caliper piston

• Place an old brake pad against both caliper pistons.
• Use the brake caliper piston compression tool to press both pistons inward slowly and evenly.
• Watch the brake-fluid reservoir while compressing the pistons. Use the brake-fluid suction syringe if the level approaches the top.
• Stop if either piston binds, tilts, or will not retract smoothly. The caliper may require replacement.

Step 7: Remove the caliper bracket

• Use a 19mm socket and 1/2-inch breaker bar to remove the two caliper-bracket bolts.
• Support the bracket while removing the final bolt.
• Clean the bracket's pad-contact areas with brake cleaner, shop towels, and a small wire brush.

Step 8: Remove the old rotor

• Pull the rotor straight off the wheel hub.
• If stuck, install two M8 x 1.25 rotor-removal bolts into the rotor's threaded extraction holes. Tighten them evenly with a suitable socket and 3/8-inch ratchet until the rotor releases.
• If extraction holes are unavailable, strike only the rotor hat between the wheel studs with a rubber mallet.
• Do not strike the wheel studs or hub bearing.

Step 9: Clean the hub and new rotor

• Use brake cleaner, shop towels, and a small wire brush to remove rust and debris from the hub face.
• Keep the hub face clean and flat. Debris trapped behind the rotor can cause pedal pulsation.
• Clean both friction surfaces of the new rotor with brake cleaner and shop towels until no oily residue remains.
• Install the rotor over the wheel studs.
• A wheel nut can temporarily hold the rotor flat.

Step 10: Reinstall the caliper bracket

• Position the caliper bracket over the rotor and start both bolts by hand.
• Use a 19mm socket and torque wrench to tighten both bracket bolts to 165 Nm (122 ft-lbs).

Step 11: Service the slide pins

• Pull each slide pin from its rubber boot by hand, keeping track of its original position.
• Wipe the pins clean with shop towels and inspect them for rust, scoring, or bending.
• Apply a thin coat of high-temperature silicone brake grease to each pin, then reinstall it by hand.
• Make sure each rubber boot seats fully and the pins move smoothly.
• Do not apply petroleum grease because it can damage the rubber boots.

Step 12: Install the new pads

• Press the new pad support clips into the bracket by hand. Use a flat-blade screwdriver only if gentle alignment is needed.
• Apply a very thin film of high-temperature silicone brake grease to the pad ears where they contact the support clips.
• Keep grease completely off the rotor and pad friction material.
• Install the inner and outer pads in the same orientation as the originals.

Step 13: Reinstall the caliper

• Remove the caliper from the brake caliper hanger and place it over the new pads.
• Verify that the brake hose is not twisted.
• Start both slide-pin bolts by hand.
• Use a 14mm socket and torque wrench to tighten the slide-pin bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs).

Step 14: Repeat on the other side

• Use the same tools and procedure to replace the pads and rotor on the opposite front side.
• Recheck that all four caliper-bracket bolts and all four slide-pin bolts have been tightened to specification.

Step 15: Reinstall the wheels

• Clean the wheel-to-rotor mounting surfaces with a small wire brush and shop towels.
• Install each wheel and start all wheel nuts by hand.
• Use a 21mm deep socket and 3/8-inch ratchet to snug the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern.
• Use the 3-ton floor jack to raise your Murano slightly, remove the jack stands, and lower it to the ground.
• Use a 21mm deep socket and torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs).

Step 16: Restore brake-pedal pressure

• With the engine off, press and release the brake pedal slowly until it becomes firm. This may take several strokes.
• Do not move your Murano until the pedal feels firm.
• Check the brake-fluid reservoir. Add fresh DOT 3 brake fluid only as needed, without exceeding the MAX line.

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✅ After Repair

• 🔍 Start the engine and hold firm pressure on the brake pedal for 30 seconds. The pedal should remain stable and must not sink toward the floor.
• 💧 Inspect both front calipers and brake hoses for leaks.
• 🚗 Test the brakes at walking speed in a clear area before entering traffic.
• 🔥 Bed in the pads with 8-10 moderate slowdowns from approximately 50 km/h to 15 km/h. Do not stop completely between applications.
• ❄️ Drive for 5-10 minutes with minimal braking afterward to let the brakes cool.
• 🛑 Avoid hard braking and prolonged pedal holding for the first 300-500 km unless required for safety.
• 🔧 Recheck wheel-nut torque to 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs) after approximately 80-160 km.
• ⚠️ If the pedal remains soft, the vehicle pulls strongly, fluid leaks, or grinding continues, do not drive it.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹28,000-₹55,000 (approximately $335-$660, parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹14,000-₹32,000 (approximately $170-$385, parts only)

You Save: ₹14,000-₹23,000 (approximately $165-$275) by doing it yourself!

Local labor rates and parts availability vary. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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