Nissan Maxima Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Nissan Maxima seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Maxima keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Nissan Maxima is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Nissan Maxima together.

What Is Included in the Nissan Maxima Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Nissan Maxima includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Maxima, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Nissan Maxima piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Maxima caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Nissan Maxima, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Maxima, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Nissan Maxima application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Nissan Maxima

A caliper kit is the right call for the Nissan Maxima in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Maxima are already compromised. During a high-mileage Maxima overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Nissan Maxima are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Maxima brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Nissan Maxima.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Nissan Maxima

New OEM-specification calipers for the Nissan Maxima are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Maxima vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Nissan Maxima housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Maxima replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Nissan Maxima Is Due

• Nissan Maxima pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Maxima worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Nissan Maxima with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Maxima brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Nissan Maxima caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Maxima corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Nissan Maxima Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Nissan Maxima are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Maxima are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Nissan Maxima exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Nissan Maxima Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Nissan Maxima at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Nissan Maxima has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Maxima. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Maxima caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Nissan Maxima after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Nissan Maxima to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Maxima must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Nissan Maxima.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Nissan Maxima kit?

A new caliper for the Nissan Maxima has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Maxima housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Nissan Maxima applications.