How can I replace my rear brake pads and rotors?

2007 NISSAN ARMADA
220,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LGILL1984
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While i was driving i heard grinding from the rear brake I need to change them out.
Jul 23, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how perform the repairs on your truck:

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

Here is a YouTube video from our site on how to compress the rear caliper piston when performing a rear brake job:

https://youtu.be/j8YwfSKEzZo

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the brake pads on your truck. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Apr 21, 2021 at 10:50 PM
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