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The Leaf uses an inner shim that goes against the brake pad and an outer cover. They are part of the Brake Hardware Set and not included with OEM pads. Silicone Grease is applied between these. Aftermarket pads may have a single non removable cover so is simpler, but maybe more prone to squeal.

Has anyone replaced their OEM rear brake pads on a Gen 1 Leaf with aftermarket parts without issue? If so, can you recommend a brand & model? Debating whether to simply replace my aftermarket pads that have a groan with new aftermarket or going back to OEM with new shims and pads. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestion. Mine are chamfered, caliper pins cleaned and lubed. Pad ear to stainless "guides" lubed. I would just put OEM pads back in but previous owner tossed out the shim set along with pads. Nissan sells the shim set for $70 and for another $60. I did find a website the had a...

Thanks for the info on the shims/plates. While I lubed the ears of the pads I didn't try to remove the aftermarket shims and lube between the pad and shim. I'll give that a shot. BTW, I loved Wheeler Dealers, especially when Edd China would do the technical stuff. Tanks!

I have heard a groan from the right rear when starting and thought it might be coming from the rear brakes. I took them apart and noticed they had been replaced with non-OEM parts. I cleaned and lubed them but the groan has not gone away. Lastly, on the right rear, instead of having an inner pad...

I bought a new steel wheel ($68) and tire ($60) from Discount Tire. It stays in our garage. We never are far from home so I figure all my wife or I have to do is make a call and we'll be up and running in 40 minutes if we have a flat. Will probably not ever need it. But like the peace of mind it...

When I got our 2014 last March, I replaced the gearbox oil, the brake fluid and cabin air filter. The wiper blades were OK. This month, I put Molykote M77 on the front axle splines to remedy the axle click. Following that, I cleaned and relubed the front and rear disk brakes and parking brakes...

Anxious to see what you find. Ours is either really slow or inoperative.

Drew21, I hear you about the need to maintain perspective. If I or a family member was dealing with a 'real' hardship, I would not be worrying about this stuff. Thanks for the encouraging words on the Leaf for the years to come. I hope your dad does as well as can be expected. Take care.

We bought our 2014 Leaf in 2023 with 66k miles, 79.7% SOH and 71.0% Hx. Eleven months and 3500 miles later, we are down to 78.9% SOH and 69.5% Hx. It will show 85 mi on the GOM when fully charged. We try to keep the SOC between 80% and 20% so are doing the basics with our level 1 charger. We...

The torque spec is kind of a story in itself. The last TSB says: IMPORTANT (for 2013 LEAF only):  Tighten the center Lock Nut to 121 N•m (12.3 kg-m, 89 ft-lb) with a torque wrench. I have a 2014 and the latest electronic service manual (April 2015) says the torque should be 96 ft-lbs (as you...

I contacted the vendor who makes the Honda M77 and was left with the impression its functionally equivalent to the Molykote. I ordered Molykote M77 from a specific vendor on Amazon (Central Texas Avition) because I talked to a real person who personally bought the Molykote in bulk and spatula'd...

On my 2014, both washers had the blue ring facing the axle, which I expected. This means the nut will contact the ID first and OD will contact the hub side. I think only the 2013??-2017 Leafs used the washers, which apply a preload to the hub. Interestingly, the TSB say to torque to 2013 to...

I thought I knew how to measure wheels (diameter, width, offset, hub diameter, bolt pattern). But one thing I never considered was whether the wheel would clear the calipers. I have read that wheels from some older Nissans (Sentra?) wheels barely clear the the front calipers although they...

My backup camera was flaky and would come back to life if I slammed the hatch. So i knew the problem was related to an intermittent fault. I pulled the interior hatch panels (found a YouTube to help the disassembly) and then used CRC-QD contact cleaner on all the connectors that are part of the...

When I look at cell to cell variation on our 2014 S, it will measure 15mv or so when in Park. What is the best way to measure (state of charge, load, temp, etc.). Thanks for your help!

When I look at cell to cell variation on our 2014 S, it will measure 15mv or so when in Park. What is the best way to measure (state of charge, load, temp, etc.). Thanks for your help!

Replacing gearbox oil is straightforward and probably easier than changing an ICE car's motor oil. I just used the Nissan product after over thinking it for a few days on our 2014 S. Get new crush washers. Not unique to Leafs by any means, I find many car owners have a blind spot when it comes...

I have a factory spec of 95 ft-lb, 130 N-m from a service manual from 2014. Did they update this spec to the 135 somewhere? Interestingly, on the service bulletin it specifically singles out the 2013 as having a torque of 89 ft-lb, 121 N-m and says to consult the electronic service manuals for...

Mine did the same thing. I think dealers keep the 12v battery charged enough for to drive it off the lot. On day 2 ours did the same thing. Fortunately a jump and new battery fixed it.