PADS

The Maxima uses a two-piece “floating” shim on the backs of the pads. Nissan recommends applying a thin coating of a silicone-based grease to the rear of the pad and to both sides of the shim, and attach the inner shim and shim cover to the inner pad, and the outer shim and outer shim cover to the outer pad.  

 Replacement of the pad retainers or abutment clips is recommended for every pad swap. The wear limit of the front and rear pads is 2 mm and new front pads have 8.5 mm of friction material.

It has been reported that the Maxima is sensitive to friction materials and a friction material drastically different from the original material will cause either a hard or soft pedal.

Rotors
When replacing rotors or machining rotors, measure runout and thickness variation. Failing to do this can result in a comeback. The runout limit in the front is 0.05 mm (0.0020"). Thickness variation in measured in eight locations should be below 0.015 mm (0.0006").

Front rotor...