2018–2024 Nissan Kicks

2018-2024 Nissan Kicks — Brake Pad Replacement

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026

🔧🔧🔧 Advanced 1-3 hours $205 DIY

Save $245 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $450

Quick answer: Brake Pad Replacement on a 2018–2024 Nissan Kicks is rated Advanced and takes about 1-3 hours. You'll need 3 tools for this job, and parts cost about $205. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost

$205.00

Part Name	Part Number	Price	Buy
Front or rear brake pad set for 2018-2024 Nissan Kicks; verify axle, brake package, and VIN fitment	—	$180.00	Amazon
Replacement pad hardware or wear sensor only if the kit requires it	—	$25.00	Amazon

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

Confirm axle, parts, and brake condition

FRONT axle: 258mm (10.16 in) front vented rotors on 4-lug hubs with single-piston floating calipers — a light car with small brakes. Mic the rotors and check for scoring before ordering; verify the D2038 shape against your old pads before opening the box.

Lift and secure the vehicle

Loosen the front lug nuts with the wheel on the ground. Jack up the front at the factory jacking points and set the car on rated jack stands. Remove the front wheel.

Remove the caliper and old pads

Back the pins out, slide the caliper off the bracket, and hang it from the strut with wire so the hose is never strained. Pull the old pads, shims, and the mechanical wear sensor.

Install pads and hardware

Clean the bracket's pad slides with a wire brush and brake cleaner, then grease the slide surfaces and guide pins. Fit the new hardware and shims, and slide the new front pads in with linings facing the rotor.

Torque and pump

Refit the front wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Pump the brake pedal until it is firm before driving. The mechanical wear sensor is your early-warning system on this car since there is no electronic sensor - do not skip clipping it in.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

I've trained my ears for this one: Clip that wear sensor in before the caliper goes back on — it only fits one way, and if you forget it you'll be pulling everything apart again just to hear it squeal properly.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Changing only one pad or mixing pad sets on an axle
• Working under a vehicle supported only by a jack
• Letting the caliper hang from the brake hose
• Forcing a seized piston or ignoring a leaking caliper
• Skipping final lug and caliper torque or the bedding procedure

Tools You'll Need

Floor jack, rated jack stands, and wheel chocks Lug wrench and calibrated torque wrench Brake piston compressor or suitable spreader Socket set, wire brush, brake cleaner, gloves, and eye protection

⚠️ Safety First!

• Informational DIY. EZ Car Fix is not a shop.
• Work on a cool vehicle on level ground; support it with rated jack stands and chock the wheels.
• Never hang a caliper by its hose. Do not inhale brake dust or use compressed air to blow it away.
• Replace pads as an axle set and inspect the rotor, caliper, hose, and hardware before reassembly.
• If the pedal is soft, a hose is damaged, a piston will not retract, or the rotor is below specification, stop and arrange professional service.