2013-2019 Nissan Altima Brake Parts, Pads & Rotors

Brakes for the Fifth-Generation Nissan Altima (2013-2019)

The L33 Altima is a comfortable, high-mileage commuter, and that daily-driver duty is exactly why its brakes wear the way they do. Sedans in this generation spend most of their life in stop-and-go traffic, which loads the front axle hard and tends to glaze pads and score rotors sooner than highway-only cars. If your Altima is somewhere north of 30,000 to 40,000 miles on its current pads, it is worth knowing what actually fits before you order.

What Fits Front and Rear

The 2013-2019 Altima uses a four-wheel disc setup. Up front you are looking at a vented rotor in the neighborhood of 11.7 inches (roughly 296mm) on the 2.5L four-cylinder cars, with the 3.5L V6 models carrying a slightly larger front rotor. The rear runs a solid (non-vented) disc, commonly around 11.5 inches. Because the front does the heavy lifting on a front-wheel-drive sedan, front pads and rotors typically wear out first — often twice as fast as the rear.

For pad material, ceramic is the sweet spot for this car. Ceramic pads run quieter, throw far less black dust onto your wheels, and hold up well to the repeated moderate-heat cycling of commuting. Semi-metallic bites a touch harder cold, but most Altima owners prefer the clean wheels and low noise of ceramic. When you replace pads, replace or resurface the matching rotors at the same time — slapping fresh pads onto worn, grooved rotors is the fastest way to end up with a pulsing pedal again.

Common Wear Signs on This Altima

• Steering-wheel or pedal pulsation when braking — the classic sign of thickness variation or warped front rotors, extremely common on these cars after heavy city use.
• A high-pitched squeal — usually the wear indicator tab telling you the pads are near the end.
• A gritty grinding sound — pads are gone and metal backing is contacting the rotor; this ruins rotors and should be handled immediately.
• Longer stops or a soft, low pedal — worn friction material or a hydraulic issue worth inspecting.

As a rule of thumb, plan on front brakes around 30,000-50,000 miles depending on how much traffic you sit in, with the rears often stretching well past that. If you tow, haul, or live somewhere hilly, shorten those intervals.

Parts That Fit Your 2013-2019 Nissan Altima

Every kit below is a complete front-and-rear set — pads and rotors for all four corners — so you address the whole system in one job:

• 2013-2025 Nissan Altima Front & Rear Brake Kit - Detroit Axle — $257.99. The best value here and our most future-proof fitment, covering the widest year span. A great all-around choice for a daily driver.
• 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Front and Rear Brake Kit - Callahan — $261.99. A premium-feel complete kit for owners who want everything replaced with quality components in a single order.
• 2007-2013 Nissan Altima Front & Rear Brake Kit - Detroit Axle — $229.99. The budget-friendly pick and the correct fit for early 2013 models built on the prior (L32) platform — worth confirming your exact build before ordering.

Not sure which side of the 2013 split your car falls on? Email your VIN to sales@corebrakeparts.com and we will confirm the right kit before you buy.

Why Buy From Core Brake Parts

We do one thing — brakes — and we make sure the parts you order actually fit your car. You get verified fitment, options from budget to premium so you can spend where it matters, free shipping on orders over $75 (every kit above qualifies), and fast dispatch from our Ohio warehouse. If something is not right, our 30-day return policy has you covered. Real help from real people, not a call-center runaround.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to replace rotors when I do the pads on my Altima?

On this generation it is strongly recommended. The Altima's front rotors are prone to thickness variation from city driving, and new pads bed in far better against fresh rotors. Our kits pair matched pads and rotors so you get an even, quiet, pulse-free result the first time.

Are ceramic pads a good choice for a 2013-2019 Altima?

Yes — ceramic is the ideal match for a commuter sedan. It runs quiet, produces very little wheel dust, and handles the repeated moderate braking of daily traffic without fading. That is why our kits favor ceramic friction for this car.

Why are there different kits for the 2013 model year?

The 2013 Altima was a transition year — early builds carry over the prior-platform brakes while the redesigned fifth-generation models use the newer setup. That is why we list both a 2007-2013 kit and a 2013+ kit. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and we will match it exactly.