D21 Hardbody 4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC (VG30i) (1986)
Brake Pad: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Improved Front Pad Material
Classification:
BR89-002
Section: Brake System
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS89-006
Models:
All models Date:
January 19, 1989
IMPROVED FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL
APPLIED MODELS: 1982-88 Sentra (B11 & B12) 1983-88 Pulsar (N12 & N13) 1982-88 Stanza (T11 & T12) 1985-88 Stanza Wagon (M10)
1985-88 Maxima (U11) 1984-88 200SX (S12) 1986.5-88 Truck (D21) 1987-88 Pathfinder (WD21) 1987-88 Van (C22)
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service brake pads with improved semi-metallic material are available for the applied models. These pads have been installed at the factory on some
1987 and most 1988 models. Compared to the former semi-metallic material, this new material has the following advantages:
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Reduced brake pedal effort when brakes are cold
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Firmer brake pedal "feel"
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Reduced brake rotor wear
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Reduced brake squeal
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Reduced brake noise after vehicle has been in storage (less affected by rust on rotor surface)
In addition, this new semi-metallic material has much longer pad life than the equivalent asbestos pads.
Service brake pad kits with this new material are available and have new part numbers. They can also be identified by the code stamped in the pad
backing plate.
Original pad material (asbestos)
NBK
NP01
FF
or (semi-metallic)
Hitachi
HP14
EE
Improved pad material (semi-metallic)
Hitachi
HP12
FE
The improved pads can be substituted for the original pads and are recommended for all repairs when the brake pads are replaced.