Braking and suspension system

Tiny
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  • 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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I am getting ready to replace about twelve parts in the braking and suspension systems. I am replacing the lower control arms tie rod ends struts and shocks. Drums, rotors, pads and shoes and flushing the fluid.
What I need to know is, are there any tricks or anything that could maybe make this job a little easier? I have never worked on a vehicle this big or this new. Any pointers will be appreciated.
Friday, November 24th, 2017 AT 6:59 AM

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Tiny
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I would suggest either purchasing a repair manual or getting access to one of the many online repair manuals, such as Mitchell 1, Alldata, etc. I would also suggest if you plan on working on cars/trucks more in the future perhaps purchasing an air compressor and some air tools, such as an impact wrench, air ratchet, etc, and some impact sockets. You do not need a really big air compressor, because air guns do not use a lot of CFM's.
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Friday, November 24th, 2017 AT 7:15 AM
Tiny
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I have a Hanes manual. And have done all of these repairs before, but, on an 1988 Dodge Lancer, a much smaller and less complicated car to work on.
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Friday, November 24th, 2017 AT 4:28 PM
Tiny
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We do have a few guides of how to do the job on most cars.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-wheel-cylinder

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, November 26th, 2017 AT 7:52 PM

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