Replacing rear brake pads on a Nissan Micra: detailed instructions with photos and videos

Rear brake pads on Nissan Micra (especially models K13 And K14) is a consumable that requires attention every 30–50 thousand km mileage Their wear directly affects safety: increased braking distance, vibrations during braking or squeaking are the first signals that it’s time to act. At a car service center they will charge from 2,500 to 4,000 rubles (excluding the cost of the pads), but if you have a tool and an hour of time, the procedure can be easily performed independently.

In this article - step-by-step algorithm replacing rear pads with Micra taking into account the nuances of the design (drum or disc brakes), a list of necessary tools, as well as common mistakeswhich lead to premature wear of new parts. We'll figure out how to do it right compress the caliper pistonwhen the brake cylinder needs to be replaced, and why after installing new pads the car may “steer” to the side.

Which pads to choose for Nissan Micra: original vs analogues

Original rear pads for Nissan Micra K13/K14 supplied under article number 40520-4M000 (for disc brakes) and 40300-4M000 (for drums). Their average price is 3,000–4,500 rubles per set. However, many owners choose analogues from trusted brands that are not inferior in quality, but are 30–50% cheaper.

The table below compares popular options, indicating compatibility and features:

Brand	Article	Brake type	Price (set), ₽	Features
Nissan (original)	40520-4M000	Disk	3 800–4 200	Optimal resource, minimal disk wear
Brembo	P 24 064	Disk	2 800–3 300	Improved braking at high temperatures
TRW	GDB1465	Disk	2 500–3 000	Low noise level, suitable for aggressive driving
Ferodo	FDB1896	Drums	2 200–2 600	Soft composition, spares drums
ATE	13.0460-7206.2	Disk	3 100–3 500	Increased wear resistance, recommended for urban use

⚠️ Attention: When purchasing analogues, check compatibility according to VIN code car. For example, pads for Micra K13 with engine HR16DE may not be suitable for version with motor K4M (Renault). Also avoid cheap brands like LPR or Frixa — their composition often contains asbestos, which accelerates the wear of brake discs.

• 🔧 For disc brakes optimal choice - Brembo or ATE (if you drive actively) or TRW (for a relaxed driving style).
• 🛠️ For drum brakes it's better to take Ferodo or Textar - they generate less dust and last longer.
• 📌 Check contents: The box should contain pads, guide plates and caliper grease (if disc brakes).

Tools and materials: what you need for replacement

To change the rear pads to Nissan Micra, you don’t need a professional tool - a basic set is enough. However there are several specialized devices, which will greatly simplify the process:

• 🔨 Jack and stops (required! A diamond or bottle jack with a lifting capacity of 2 tons or more is suitable).
• 🔧 Keys and sockets: spanner on 14 mm (for caliper guides), socket heads on 17 mm And 19 mm (for hub bolts), star wrench T45 (for some models).
• 🛠️ Caliper piston remover (or a clamp with a flat attachment) - without it it will be extremely difficult to compress the piston.
• 🧴 Caliper Lubricant: Slipkote 220-R DBC or TRW PFG110 (don't use Litol or Solid oil!).
• 🧲 Magnet or tweezers — for easy removal of locking pins (on drum brakes).
• 🔦 Flashlight or head light - back part Micra poorly lit when working from a pit.

⚠️ Attention: If on your Micra are worth drum brakes, additionally required brake drum puller (article KUKKO 21-1) or two bolts M8 with nuts for uniform removal of the drum. Do not try to knock it down with a hammer - this will deform the seat!

Also prepare:

• 🧼 Brake cleaner (For example, LIQUI MOLY Bremsen-Reiniger) - to remove dirt and old grease.
• 🧤 Gloves (Brake dust is carcinogenic!).
• 📦 New caliper guides (if the old ones have soured or have play). Article number of original guides - 40540-4M000.

Park the car on a level surface and engage 1st gear (or “P” for automatic transmission)|

Loosen the wheel bolts before jacking up |

Place chocks under the front wheels|

Clean the caliper/drum from dirt with brake cleaner|

Prepare new pads and tools within reach-->

Step-by-step instructions: replacing rear pads on disc brakes

If your Nissan Micra equipped rear disc brakes (valid for most versions K13/K14 after 2013), follow this algorithm. The whole process will take 1–1.5 hours if you have experience.

Step 1. Removing the wheel and preparing the caliper

1. Raise the rear of the car with a jack and remove the wheel.
2. Unscrew the two caliper mounting bolts (usually on 14 mm).
3. Carefully hang the caliper on a wire or rope to the spring - do not allow sagging on the brake hose!

Step 2: Removing old pads

Remove the old pads by pulling them away from the disc. Please note guide plates - if they are deformed or corroded, replace them (part number 40528-4M000).

Step 3: Compressing the caliper piston

This is the most important stage! Piston needed screw in clockwise (at Micra a system with a threaded mechanism is used). To do this:

1. Install a puller or clamp with a piston attachment.
2. Turn the piston clockwise, while pressing. If it does not budge, check whether the caliper is warped.
3. After compression, make sure that the piston boot is not damaged.

What to do if the piston does not compress?

If the piston is jammed, the reasons may be the following:

1. Corrosion inside the cylinder - the caliper will need to be replaced.

2. A skewed boot - try lubricating it with silicone grease and carefully straightening it.

3. The compensation valve in the master brake cylinder is clogged - in this case, you need to “bleed” the brakes after replacing the pads.

Step 4. Installing new pads

Before installation, apply a thin layer copper grease on the back of the pads (where they contact the caliper). Install them in reverse order, making sure that:

• 🔄 The pads are standing right side (they have marks on them INNER And OUTER).
• 🔊 Caliper guides are lubricated special lubricant (not Litol!).
• 🔧 Caliper bolts are torqued 25–30 Nm.

Step 5. Checking and running in

After assembly, press the brake pedal several times so that the pads get used to the disc. Then drive 100–200 meters with smooth braking. Avoid sudden stops in the first 100 km - this will lead to uneven wear.

Features of replacing pads on drum brakes

If your Nissan Micra (especially early versions K12 or basic configurations K13) equipped drum brakes, the process of replacing pads will be more difficult. The main difficulty is Removing the brake drum, which often “sticks” to the hub.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Removing the drum:
   • Unscrew the guide pins (if any) or use a puller.
   • If the drum does not come off, tighten the two bolts evenly M8 into the holes on it - this will help remove it without damage.
2. Cleaning and inspection:
   • After removing the drum, clean the inside of the drum with a wire brush.
   • Check status brake cylinder - if it leaks, replace it (part no. 40510-4M000).
3. Replacing pads:
   • Disconnect the springs and spacer bar (use pliers).
   • Remove the old pads and install new ones, starting with rear (the one closest to the brake cylinder).
   • Lubricate the contact points between the pads and the support disk. graphite lubricant.
4. Assembly and adjustment:
   • Install the drum and tighten the guides.
   • Adjust the brake pad clearance by turning adjusting eccentric (located on the support disk) until there is slight resistance when the drum rotates.

⚠️ Attention: On drum brakes Nissan Micra often wears out spacer bar (article 40525-4M000). If it is deformed, the pads will not fit evenly, which will lead to vibrations when braking. Check her condition!

After replacing the pads on drum brakes Be sure to adjust the parking brake:

1. Raise the handbrake lever 3-4 clicks.
2. Turn the adjusting nut on the cable (located under the machine and the driveshaft guard) until there is slight resistance when the rear wheels rotate.
3. Lower the lever and make sure the wheels rotate freely.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced car owners make mistakes when replacing rear pads with Nissan Micra. Here TOP-5 problems and ways to prevent them:

• 🔧 Uncompressed caliper piston:

  If you forget to compress the piston, the new pads will not fit into place. Consequences: inability to install the caliper, risk of damage to the boot.

• 🧴 Using the wrong lubricant:

  Litol or Solid oil corrode the rubber caliper seals. Use only special lubricants based on copper or ceramics.

• 🔄 Incorrect pad installation:

  Confused left/right parties or internal/external Pads lead to uneven wear and squeaking. There are marks on the pads - be sure to check them!

• 🚗 Ignoring caliper guides:

  If the guides are not lubricated or replaced when there is play, the caliper will jam. Symptoms: the car pulls to the side when braking, the pads wear out within 5-10 thousand km.

• 🔨 Tightening the caliper bolts without a torque wrench:

  Overtightened bolts lead to deformation of the caliper; undertightened bolts lead to its displacement. Optimal tightening torque - 25–30 Nm.

⚠️ Attention: If, after replacing the pads, the brake pedal becomes “soft” or falls down, this is a sign air entering the system. Necessary bleed the brakes in sequence: right rear → left rear → right front → left front.

When does brake discs or drums need to be replaced?

Pads are not the only part of the brake system that wears out. Brake disks or drums on Nissan Micra also have limited resources. Here are the signs that it’s time to change them:

element	Signs of wear	Allowable wear (mm)	Replacement cost (₽)
Brake disc	Deep grooves or cracks Steering wheel wobble when braking Disc thickness less 18 mm (denomination - 20 mm)	Max. 2 mm (each side)	4,000–6,000 (for both)
Brake drum	Inner diameter more 201.5 mm (denomination - 200 mm) Deep grooves or burrs Drum overheating after braking	Max. 1.5 mm	3,500–5,000 (for both)

If you decide to replace discs or drums at the same time as the pads, consider the following nuances:

• 🔧 Discs change in pairs (even if only one is worn out). Recommended brands: Brembo (article 09.9366.11), ATE (24.0122-0179.1).
• 🛠️ Drums also installed in pairs. Original article - 40500-4M000, analogues: TRW (GDB224), Febi (22410).
• 🔄 Running in new discs/drums: For the first 500 km, avoid sharp braking so that the surfaces get used evenly.

⚠️ Attention: On Nissan Micra K13/K14 with rear disc brakes wears out frequently wheel bearing (article 40530-4M000). If you hear a hum or play when the wheel rotates, replace the bearing. to installing new pads, otherwise they will quickly become unusable.

How much does it cost to replace rear pads at a service center vs on your own?

Cost of replacing rear pads Nissan Micra varies depending on brake type and region. The table below shows average prices in Russia for 2026:

Type of work	Cost in service (₽)	Cost yourself (₽)	Savings
Replacing rear pads (disc brakes)	2 500–4 000	500–800 (cost of pads)	1 700–3 500
Replacing rear pads (drum brakes)	3 000–4 500	600–1,000 (cost of pads)	2 400–3 900
Replacing brake discs (pair)	6 000–8 000	4,000–6,000 (cost of discs)	2 000–4 000
Replacing brake drums (pair)	5 000–7 000	3,500–5,000 (cost of drums)	1 500–3 000

Replacing pads yourself Nissan Micra allows you to save up to 70% cost of service work. However, keep in mind hidden costs:

• 🔧 Purchase of tools (piston puller, torque wrench) - 1 500–3 000 ₽ (one-time expenditure).
• 🧴 Consumables (lubricant, cleaner) — 500–800 ₽.
• ⏱️ Time - 1.5–3 hours (depending on experience).

⚠️ Attention: If you have never repaired the brake system, it is better to contact a service center. Errors when replacing pads (for example, incorrect caliper assembly) can lead to brake failure at speed!

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about replacing rear pads on a Nissan Micra

❓ How often do you need to change the rear pads on a Nissan Micra?

Rear pad life Micra depends on driving style and type of brakes:

• Disc brakes: 40–60 thousand km (or with a residual friction layer thickness of less 2 mm).
• Drum brakes: 60-80 thousand km (but check every 20 thousand km due to the risk of cylinder seizure).

Signs of wear: creaking, increased braking distance, vibration when braking.

❓ Is it possible to change pads on only one wheel?

No! Pads are always changing pair on one axis. If you replace only one side, this will result in:

• Uneven braking (the car will pull to the side).
• Accelerated wear of the new set.
• Overheating of the brakes on the “old” side.

❓ Why do the brakes squeak after replacing the pads?

Creaking can occur for several reasons:

• Run-in: new pads are ground into the disc/drum within 200–300 km.
• Low quality material: Cheap pads often contain metal shavings.
• Lack of lubrication on the caliper guides or the rear of the pads.
• Dirt entry between the pad and the disc (needs to be cleaned).

If the squeak does not go away after break-in, check anti-squeak plates (they must be installed between the pad and the caliper).

❓ How to check whether brake discs need to be changed?

Check the following settings:

1. Disc thickness: Measure with a caliper. Minimum permissible thickness for Micra — 18 mm (denomination - 20 mm).
2. Disc runout: There should be no visual “figure eight” when the wheel rotates. Allowable runout - no more 0.1 mm.
3. Deep furrows: If the grooves can be felt with a fingernail, the disc must be replaced.
4. Overheating: after braking, the disc should not burn your hand (maximum - warm).

Also inspect the edge of the disc - if it has sharp edges, this is a sign of critical wear.

❓ What to do if after replacing the pads the brake pedal becomes soft?

This is a sign air entering the brake system or Master brake cylinder malfunction. Proceed like this:

1. Bleed the brakes in the sequence: right rear → left rear → right front → left front.
2. Check brake fluid level - if it falls below the minimum mark, add more DOT-4.
3. Inspect brake hoses for cracks or leaks.
4. If pumping doesn't help, check master brake cylinder (article 40600-4M000) - the cuffs may be worn out.