Postby smj999smj » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:00 pm
Since Asbestos is no longer used in brake linings, some "dust squeek" is considered "normal" especially when cold. I wouldn't recommend "organic" pads on your vehicle or your next complaint will be about all of the black brake dust that is forming on your front wheels. The original Nissan pads are ceramic type and you should stick with ceramic pads if you replace them. That said, I have a 2006 LE that had genuine Nissan pads installed that occassionally squeek and a 2008 SE that I put new Akebono Ceramic pads on front and rear (purchased from Rockauto.com) and they don't squeek ever! The original R51 pads are made by Hitachi for Nissan. Akebono has been an original equipment supplier of brakes to Nissan for years. When replacing pads, it is important to lubricate the slides and shims. There is a TSB (NTB11-021) that refers to front brake squeek in all Pathfinders built before Feb. 9, 2011. It instructs to apply Molykote 7430 copper grease to the pad retainers. Its Nissan part number is 43003-14C10PP.