I was a bit puzzled reading a Service bulletine by Nissan about a brakes bleeding sequence on 2022 Frontier. It says to start from PF-DF-PR-DR. While noticing the color of my brake fluid (DOT 3) gets very brown I decide to flash it with DOT 4 because it has high boiling point. After that bleeding process took awhile but brakes got a way better feel and action
I'm no expert, not even a technician. I'm just curious if running the brake lines under the leaf spring leaves them exposed to damage in a deep snow or mud environment? I live in Wisconsin and have to keep the snow in mind.
That is certainly an option, however removing the axle shaft can be intimidating for some, so this option works well for that reason and that is why we wanted to show this process.
The biggest gain here is the actual surface area gain for both heat dissipation and contact area for the pads. We do offer this kit with standard single piece, drilled and slotted single piece, and for the fronts we also offer 2 piece rotors in both sprinkle slotted and drilled and slotted options, so you can choose to equip your rig with any of those options.
The stock brakes are some of the best that comes from the factory for the Mid size trucks. but when adding more power, larger tires, and added weight it is nice to have the extra stopping force.
Waste of time and money. Most vehicles (non race cars) will have a brake percentage of between 72-85 percent front. This is due to the vehicles front to rear weight balance, center of gravity, and weight transfer. That is why the rear calipers and rotors are smaller than the front on production vehicles. Demonstrated when you hit the brakes and the rear of the truck shifts upwards as the weight transfers. Now the ABS has to work harder to keep the rear brakes from locking up. The best upgrade would be bigger front brakes, that is where it would be beneficial, not the rear. All the work to have pretty red calipers, that is all that is gained. Should have done a braking distance measurement with the stock set up and then with the larger ones. Might have even increased the stopping distance.
This truck is equipped with our big brake kit on both the front and rear. This keeps the typical and required ratio of front to rear braking power. Driving the truck we absolutely improved upon the braking power with this truck, and the factory ABS system has no issues keeping up. You can be confident to stop with this truck with added weight from larger tires, trailers, or loaded down with gear.
@@nismo370z4 Well, if you want to be passive aggressive, you can't seem to comprehend the purpose of larger brakes on a pickup. Sure, the braking distance MIGHT improve, but it might not (likely won't, truck tires just don't have the grip) but the additional heat capacity and dissipation is huge. Especially so on the Frontiers, as the factory brakes are honestly not very good at shedding heat.
@@nismo370z4 big brakes serve more then just one purpose. In trucks, especially those with larger wheel and tire combos or trucks with an additional 300+ lbs or more of constant load would most certainly benefit from the added sweep area and thermal capacity. The stock brakes on the Frontier are only "adequate" for a stock truck. Throw on taller tires and full underbody protection and you've added 300+ lbs. These trucks weigh over 4700lbs with comparatively small brakes for the weight. Now for the scenario I mentioned, the larger brakes from the V8 pathfinder would work for me. Anything more then larger tires and full armor (like kitting it out as a full on overland rig) then I'd absolutely do this big brake kit. If there are springs for these trucks rated at an additional 800lb over stock, don't you think you should also increase your braking capacity to match?
Those brake line will 100 % get crushed sliding actoss rocks offroad. Looks like a good street setup though.
These have been used hard off road and we haven't had any issues. We run these in the same orientation as stock.
I was a bit puzzled reading a Service bulletine by Nissan about a brakes bleeding sequence on 2022 Frontier. It says to start from PF-DF-PR-DR. While noticing the color of my brake fluid (DOT 3) gets very brown I decide to flash it with DOT 4 because it has high boiling point. After that bleeding process took awhile but brakes got a way better feel and action
I'm no expert, not even a technician. I'm just curious if running the brake lines under the leaf spring leaves them exposed to damage in a deep snow or mud environment? I live in Wisconsin and have to keep the snow in mind.
Just make sure they are away from moving parts, but they will be fine as long as they don't get bound up.
Very impressive kit..good job on another imprrssive kit
well looks like I may need to buy your 17" rims when they are released now as well.
Awesome kit! ill come have you install it lol
Reach out to our service dept and they can get you scheduled.
Want them so bad, would look good behind the gram lights. Do they fit 17" wheels?
When wheel release? LOL
Need.
Might as well just take the brake shield off, it wouldve probably saved way more time then using a air saw to take away 50% of it
That is certainly an option, however removing the axle shaft can be intimidating for some, so this option works well for that reason and that is why we wanted to show this process.
Why go tru all that trouble and keep stock-looking rotors instead of upgrading to the crossed-drilled & slotted rotors?
Not much gain I performance for daily driving unless you are gran tourismoing it to walmart
@@Ashoud_Anobetah not feeling like gran turismo racer 😭😭
The biggest gain here is the actual surface area gain for both heat dissipation and contact area for the pads. We do offer this kit with standard single piece, drilled and slotted single piece, and for the fronts we also offer 2 piece rotors in both sprinkle slotted and drilled and slotted options, so you can choose to equip your rig with any of those options.
Awesome!! I would love to do a 2.8 duramax swap into a new Frontier!!
Yeah but why?
No.!
@@Ashoud_Anobetah
Cause I did it with my 2010 Tacoma!! It was sweet!! The new Frontier has a 9 spd trans and that mpg would be crazy!!
@@jessea6503
Why not tho?
While I like the upgrade … for a $40K+ truck it should come with all of this & more….
The stock brakes are some of the best that comes from the factory for the Mid size trucks. but when adding more power, larger tires, and added weight it is nice to have the extra stopping force.
@@z1off-road
You Sold me on this one… you’re Right…
@@z1off-road nah stock brakes suck. All other midsize competitors have 4 pots up front. Take my money…..
Would this work on the 2nd gen as well?
This kit will for 2005+ Frontier and Xterra. We have options for both front & rear for these trucks.
@@z1off-road thank you. As I understand it, the rims need to be at least 17" correct?
Waste of time and money. Most vehicles (non race cars) will have a brake percentage of between 72-85 percent front. This is due to the vehicles front to rear weight balance, center of gravity, and weight transfer. That is why the rear calipers and rotors are smaller than the front on production vehicles. Demonstrated when you hit the brakes and the rear of the truck shifts upwards as the weight transfers. Now the ABS has to work harder to keep the rear brakes from locking up. The best upgrade would be bigger front brakes, that is where it would be beneficial, not the rear. All the work to have pretty red calipers, that is all that is gained. Should have done a braking distance measurement with the stock set up and then with the larger ones. Might have even increased the stopping distance.
Jealous your taco has drum brakes eh 😅
@@Ashoud_Anobetah I don't have a Taco. Apparently you couldn't comprehend what I wrote.
This truck is equipped with our big brake kit on both the front and rear. This keeps the typical and required ratio of front to rear braking power. Driving the truck we absolutely improved upon the braking power with this truck, and the factory ABS system has no issues keeping up. You can be confident to stop with this truck with added weight from larger tires, trailers, or loaded down with gear.
@@nismo370z4 Well, if you want to be passive aggressive, you can't seem to comprehend the purpose of larger brakes on a pickup. Sure, the braking distance MIGHT improve, but it might not (likely won't, truck tires just don't have the grip) but the additional heat capacity and dissipation is huge. Especially so on the Frontiers, as the factory brakes are honestly not very good at shedding heat.
@@nismo370z4 big brakes serve more then just one purpose.
In trucks, especially those with larger wheel and tire combos or trucks with an additional 300+ lbs or more of constant load would most certainly benefit from the added sweep area and thermal capacity.
The stock brakes on the Frontier are only "adequate" for a stock truck. Throw on taller tires and full underbody protection and you've added 300+ lbs. These trucks weigh over 4700lbs with comparatively small brakes for the weight.
Now for the scenario I mentioned, the larger brakes from the V8 pathfinder would work for me. Anything more then larger tires and full armor (like kitting it out as a full on overland rig) then I'd absolutely do this big brake kit.
If there are springs for these trucks rated at an additional 800lb over stock, don't you think you should also increase your braking capacity to match?
I saw the Reptar
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