How often should the brake pads of the Qashqai be replaced?
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The brake pads of the Qashqai should be replaced every 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers. The replacement method is as follows: 1. Remove the wheels of the brake; 2. Use a wrench to remove the brake caliper bolts and take out the brake pads; 3. Clean the debris from the brake caliper with a cloth; 4. Install the new brake pads on the brake caliper; 5. Tighten the guide bolts and check the braking effect. Taking the 2021 Intelligent Edition Qashqai as an example, its body dimensions are: 4401mm in length, 1837mm in width, 1593mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2646mm and a fuel tank capacity of 57 liters. The 2021 Intelligent Edition Qashqai features a MacPherson independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 151PS, a maximum power of 111kW, and a maximum torque of 194Nm.
The replacement of X-Trail brake pads should not solely rely on mileage. When I worked at a 4S shop, customers often asked about this. In fact, the X-Trail manual recommends inspecting the brake pads every 30,000 kilometers, but the actual replacement interval varies significantly depending on driving habits. Those who frequently drive in congested urban areas might need replacements as early as 40,000 kilometers, while highway drivers can sometimes stretch it to 70,000 kilometers. The crucial factor is monitoring the brake pad thickness – you can visually check it through the wheel rim gap: new pads are about 12mm thick, and must be replaced when worn down to below 3mm. I remember one customer who ignored the metallic scraping noise during braking and delayed replacement, ultimately grinding deep grooves into the brake discs and incurring an extra 2,000 RMB in repair costs.
