Nissan Sentra Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Nissan Sentra seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Sentra 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 Sentra 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 Sentra together.

What Is Included in the Nissan Sentra Disc Brake Caliper Kit

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

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

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

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Nissan Sentra

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

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Nissan Sentra Is Due

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

Why GeoBrakes for the Nissan Sentra Caliper Kit

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

Frequently Asked Questions - Nissan Sentra Disc Brake Caliper Kits

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

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

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

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

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

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