Infiniti QX60 Brake Replacement Guide

By Core Brake Parts Tech Team — Circleville, OH warehouse

Short answer: The Infiniti QX60 shares Nissan's Pathfinder platform, using 5-lug 5x114.3mm hubs and ventilated front rotors near 320mm (12.6 in). Rear brakes use a drum-in-hat parking brake, with an electronic parking brake on 2022-plus models. This guide walks through the exact diagnostic steps, replacement thresholds, product comparisons, and cost breakdown so you can decide with confidence whether to DIY or take it to a shop.

Direct experience note: we ship these parts daily from our Circleville, OH warehouse to customers across the country. The picks in this guide reflect what fits, what lasts, and what our repeat-buyer mechanics come back for.

What to Know About Infiniti Qx60 Brake Replacement

Understanding Infiniti QX60 brake replacement matters because it directly affects stopping distance, brake pedal feel, and how often you replace consumables. Getting it right the first time saves both money and follow-up shop visits.

• Platform: shares the Nissan Pathfinder (L50, 2013-2020; L51, 2022-plus) with a 3.5L V6 and CVT or 9-speed automatic.
• Wheels: 5-lug hub with a 5x114.3mm (5x4.5 in) bolt pattern across all trims.
• Front rotors are ventilated discs, roughly 320mm (12.6 in) in diameter.
• Rear rotors run roughly 308mm (12.1 in); vented-vs-solid design can vary, so confirm by VIN or year.
• Parking brake is a drum-in-hat design with shoes inside the rear rotor hat, adjusted separately from the pads.
• First-gen (L50) uses a foot-pedal mechanical parking brake; second-gen (L51, 2022-plus) adds an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

Spec Chart by Vehicle Class

How to Diagnose or Replace

1. Loosen the 5 lug nuts, raise the vehicle safely on jack stands, then remove the wheel.
2. Unbolt the caliper slide bolts, lift the caliper off, and hang it with wire, never by the hose.
3. Slide out the old pads, then compress the caliper piston with a C-clamp or piston tool.
4. Remove the two caliper bracket bolts, then pull the rotor, tapping with a mallet if rust-seized.
5. Mount the new rotor, torque the bracket bolts, and fit new pads with fresh anti-rattle hardware.
6. Refit the caliper, torque the slide bolts, and pump the pedal firm before lowering the vehicle.
7. Torque lug nuts to about 80 ft-lb in a star pattern, then bed the brakes gently.

Once diagnosis is complete, order the exact replacement parts for your vehicle - fitment matters. Related Infiniti QX60 brake replacement products are listed in the next section.

Recommended Parts and Where to Buy

Every product below is in stock at our Circleville, OH warehouse and ships same-day when ordered before 2 PM Eastern. Free shipping on orders over $75.

• Brake Pads
• Brake Rotors
• Bosch
• Brake Parts

If your exact vehicle is not listed, use the site search or filter the full brake parts collection by year and make.

Cost Breakdown - DIY vs Shop

DIY savings scale with vehicle size and job complexity. A full-size truck brake job saves $450-700 in labor. For most passenger cars, plan on 90-120 minutes per axle for pads only, 2-3 hours for pads plus rotors.

Install Tips - Where Most DIYers Go Wrong

• Replace pads and rotors in axle pairs to keep braking even and prevent pull.
• Lubricate the caliper slide pins and pad contact points, but never grease the friction surface.
• Bed new brakes with 8-10 moderate stops from 40 mph, avoiding a full stop while hot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the short answer on Infiniti QX60 brake replacement?

The Infiniti QX60 shares Nissan's Pathfinder platform, using 5-lug 5x114.3mm hubs and ventilated front rotors near 320mm (12.6 in). Rear brakes use a drum-in-hat parking brake, with an electronic parking brake on 2022-plus models.

How much does Infiniti QX60 brake replacement cost?

It depends on your vehicle and how much you replace. For example, front pads and rotors runs about $120-$260 DIY parts in parts for a DIY job, or $350-$550 shop at a shop with labor included. The full cost breakdown is in the table above.

What should I check first?

Key things to check: Platform: shares the Nissan Pathfinder (L50, 2013-2020; L51, 2022-plus) with a 3.5L V6 and CVT or 9-speed automatic; Wheels: 5-lug hub with a 5x114.3mm (5x4.5 in) bolt pattern across all trims.

Can I do this job myself?

Many DIYers can with basic tools. The first steps are: Loosen the 5 lug nuts, raise the vehicle safely on jack stands, then remove the wheel; Unbolt the caliper slide bolts, lift the caliper off, and hang it with wire, never by the hose; Slide out the old pads, then compress the caliper piston with a C-clamp or piston tool. The complete step-by-step is above.

Key Takeaways

• The Infiniti QX60 shares Nissan's Pathfinder platform, using 5-lug 5x114.3mm hubs and ventilated front rotors near 320mm (12.6 in). Rear brakes use a drum-in-hat parking brake, with an electronic parking brake on 2022-plus models.
• Measure friction material and rotor thickness at every tire rotation - catches wear before it becomes damage.
• Replace pads at 3 mm; below 2 mm is unsafe.
• Loaded calipers (with brackets, pads, and hoses) save 1-1.5 hours of labor per side over bare calipers.
• Bed new pads properly with 8-10 medium stops from 40 to 10 mph.
• Free shipping on orders over $75; same-day shipping on in-stock orders before 2 PM Eastern.

References

1. en.wikipedia.org
2. tirerack.com
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