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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Cars / January 2008Oh man! 1997 Sentra front brakes
Just did the front brake pads and rotors on my 1997 Sentra 1.6L vehicle... Who in the world designed the pads with those little springs... You have to take the caliper partially apart, install the pads loose with the "springs from Hell" already clicked in place and then try to re-assemble the caliper while flexing the springs, anti-vibration housings, etc... Jeez... I've done front pads on a Renault, Opel GT, Fiat, 1989 Sentra, 1988 Camry, 2001 Camry and a few drum brake nightmares... The drum brakes were worse, but these darn things were a real pain!!! I guess it would have been easier if the ground was dry and it wasn't 30something degrees outside too. :) Anyhow... Happy new year to all. Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R Currently Riding The "Mother Ship" http://yunx.com/valk.htm Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? http://tinyurl.com/5apkg > Just did the front brake pads and rotors on my 1997 Sentra 1.6L > vehicle... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > I guess it would have been easier if the ground was dry and it wasn't > 30something degrees outside too. :) Yeah,that's not fun. > Anyhow... Happy new year to all. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? > http://tinyurl.com/5apkg hey,at least your caliper pins weren't frozen solid like mine were. I had to replace the left-side caliper bracket,pins,and new boots. (2003 SE-R SpecV) But at least I got to work in fine weather;central Florida,home of the Mouse. 8-)  SignatureJim Yanik jyanik at kua.net > hey,at least your caliper pins weren't frozen solid like mine were. > I had to replace the left-side caliper bracket,pins,and new boots. > (2003 SE-R SpecV) Sounds like you got a lemon... I'll trade you my 1997 standard Sentra for that trouble-ridden, non-gas efficient monster... er... vehicle. :) Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R Currently Riding The "Mother Ship" http://yunx.com/valk.htm Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? http://tinyurl.com/5apkg >> hey,at least your caliper pins weren't frozen solid like mine were. >> I had to replace the left-side caliper bracket,pins,and new boots. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? > http://tinyurl.com/5apkg Lemon;yes,maybe. believe me,you wouldnt want it.I have a worn left lower ball joint,a bad right CV joint,and CEL light with a fast idle code set. there's also a [free] recall to have the ECM reprogrammed because the engine just quits while driving.(that hasn't happened to me yet...) The previous owner put in headers and exhaust,86'd the catalytic,cold air intake,short-throw shifter,and lowering springs. I've already had to replace a rear wheel bearing hub assy. Lots of power,corners great,but hard on rough pavement. And it has illegal "limo" tint,which I've gotten to like. 8-) I'd say it was the second worst choice of used car I've ever bought. (1st was a AMC Gremlin!) (oh,the shame...) SignatureJim Yanik jyanik at kua.net > believe me,you wouldnt want it (description clipped) I could get a fortune for that car in Philly, Paterson, Newark, etc. It's a highly desirable look in good condition compared to some vehicles I've seen in those areas. All it needs is three-tone or more electric color paint. SignatureJoe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R Currently Riding The "Mother Ship" http://yunx.com/valk.htm Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? http://tinyurl.com/5apkg That's why the industry created "parts changers" and technicians. These words were told to me many years ago upon my entry to the automotive industry from the aircraft industry. Quote: " If it was easy, anyone could do it" ; "you have to be smarter than it is"; "nuthin to it if you know what you are doing" and my all time favorite "if it ain't broke,don't fix it" I've done more brake jobs on late 90's sentra's than I can count and have never had a problem, never taken the caliper apart as you mention. Also , I can complete a rear drum brake job in a matter of minutes , under 15 to be exact. It's all in having the correct tools and knowing what you are doing . > Just did the front brake pads and rotors on my 1997 Sentra 1.6L vehicle... > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? > http://tinyurl.com/5apkg > That's why the industry created "parts changers" and technicians. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > 15 to be exact. It's all in having the correct tools and knowing what you > are doing . I'll make you a deal... You come by here and change the front pads and rotors on my 1997 Sentra without disassembly of the caliper as I stated and I'll pay for dinner anywhere you want... AND pay you the $80/hr that a "parts changer" or technician would charge me to do the job. No time limit except that I had better have the car to use the next day. Like I said, I've worked on many vehicles in the past and this is the first time I came across this too... The little springs they use are somewhat standard, but the way that the pads and springs had to be installed was a bit strange for me. It took me about 3 minutes to install them once I figured out the drill, but it was counter-intuitive... And I didn't but the service manual yet. I know... That's dumb in and of itself... :) SignatureJoe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R Currently Riding The "Mother Ship" http://yunx.com/valk.htm Ride a motorcycle in or near NJ? http://tinyurl.com/5apkg |
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