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Thanks for the reply! Actually, my problem is that on one side the pivot has rusted/snapped off the bracket (the one held onto the axle w/ the 2 bolts). The other caliper just has rusted/seized pins that would need to be replaced. Does the cast bracket that mounts to the axle normally come with new/rebuilt calipers? If so, I'll just go that route.

Gotta do it - it won't pass the safety inspection with them like that.

Trying to figure out exactly how the upper caliper pin (the one that the caliper pivots on for pad replacement) is removed on the 95 pathfinder rear disc brake (or how the caliper comes off the pin). There doesn't appear to be a bolt head on it, although that is what the service manual shows. Need to remove calipers...but don't want to put a lot of force on it before I know how it normally comes off...

Just joined post. Fixing up 95 pathfinder. Any tips on replacing rusted out brake shields/baffle plates? Service manual suggests that you have to press the axle out of the outer bearings before you can replace the plate. Has anyone done this repair? Is the axle fairly easy to press out with a 20 ton press? Also, how difficult is it to remove the lock nut that keeps the outer wheel bearings in the bearing carrier? Is the special Nissan tool a must for this?

Hi Just found the post & joined. I picked up a 95 pathfinder a few weeks back to use as a tow vehicle for my boat, camping/offroading, and general winter car. After checking it out, it may not be on the road for a while! I'll be welding up holes in frame (over rear axle) & driver's floor pan, replacing fuel/brake lines above passenger rear spring, rebuilding /replacing both rear brakes, repairing/replacing both passenger fenders (have rust throughs), shocks, rear gate rust at lower corners of glass hatch, and fixing the leaking windshield (along top edge). Interesting project.