Quick answer: Brake Pads on a 2014–2024 Infiniti Q50 is rated Advanced and takes about 1-2 hours. You'll need 6 tools for this job, and parts cost about $75. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Brake Pads (axle set) |
— |
$45.00 |
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| Brake Lubricant (caliper slides/pins) |
— |
$8.00 |
|
| Brake Cleaner Spray |
— |
$7.00 |
|
| Brake Hardware Kit |
— |
$15.00 |
|
About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.
💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Safety first
Park the 2014-2024 Infiniti Q50 on level ground, chock the opposite wheels, loosen the lug nuts slightly, then raise and support securely on jack stands — never rely on the jack alone. Never force the rear piston with the motor engaged.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
No scan tool? Unbolting the EPB motor and winding the spindle back by hand works — I've done it plenty. Just count your turns and don't touch the EPB switch with the motor off, or it throws a fault.
2
Remove the wheel
Remove the wheel on the axle you are servicing on the 2014-2024 Infiniti Q50 and keep the lug nuts organized. Inspect the rotor for scoring, heat cracks, and thickness against the minimum stamped on the hat. Note the old pads' wear pattern — the Q50's sport brakes wear fast when slides get sticky, so uneven wear means servicing the hardware now. On the rear, verify the EPB actuator is retracted (scan tool confirms service mode) before proceeding.
3
Remove the caliper
Unbolt the caliper on the 2014-2024 Infiniti Q50 and hang it with a wire hook so the brake hose carries no weight. Remove the old pads and hardware, noting the exact arrangement of clips and shims. Inspect the piston boots for tears and check for fluid weep — a leaking piston means the caliper needs rebuilding or replacement. On the rear, do not press the EPB switch or disconnect the motor mid-job with the caliper off the rotor.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I've learned: if you see fluid weeping around the piston, stop — new pads on a leaking caliper is lipstick on a pig. That caliper needs a rebuild or replacement, or you'll be doing this job again in a month.
4
Clean and lubricate
Inspect the rotor surface on the 2014-2024 Infiniti Q50. Clean the slide pins, lubricate lightly with silicone brake grease, replace torn boots, and install the new stainless hardware clips.
5
Install the pads
Install the new pads with shims and hardware exactly as the originals sat, making sure each pad is square in the bracket and the wear indicators face the right way.
6
Reassemble and bed brakes
Refit the caliper and torque its bolts, then refit the wheel and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern to the owner's-manual spec (Infiniti/Nissan typically specify about 83 ft-lb / 113 N-m — confirm for your exact wheels). Lower the 2014-2024 Infiniti Q50 and pump the brake pedal until firm. If you serviced the rear, reactivate the EPB system (scan tool, or refit the motor you wound back) and cycle the parking brake several times to confirm smooth apply and release. Bed the pads with several moderate stops from about 30 mph with cool-down time, and recheck lug torque after 50-100 miles.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Installing pads backwards or on the wrong side
- • Forgetting to compress the piston before reinstalling the caliper
- • Not lubricating slide pins with brake-safe lube
- • Skipping the pedal pump after reassembly
- • Reusing heavily worn rotors when scoring is deep
