2013-2019 Nissan Maxima Brake Parts, Pads & Rotors

The 2013-2019 Nissan Maxima carries a real 3,500-pound curb weight and a 300-horsepower VQ35DE V6, which means its brakes work harder than the sedan's quiet cabin lets on. This is a car that gets driven with confidence, and the front rotors take the brunt of every stop because a nose-heavy front-wheel-drive platform throws most of its weight forward under braking. Whether your Maxima spends its days in stop-and-go commuting or stretches its legs on the highway, the braking system wears in a predictable pattern, and matching the right parts to how you actually drive keeps stopping distances short and pedal feel firm.

Common brake symptoms on the 2013-2019 Nissan Maxima

• Squealing or high-pitched screech when braking - usually the pad wear indicators contacting the rotor, telling you the friction material is near its limit.
• Pulsation or shudder through the pedal and steering wheel - warped or unevenly worn front rotors, common on this platform because of the front weight bias and heat cycling.
• Longer stopping distances or a soft, sinking pedal - glazed pads, thin rotors, or air and moisture in the brake fluid reducing hydraulic pressure.
• Grinding metal-on-metal noise - pads worn completely through, now cutting into the rotor face. Stop driving and replace both immediately.
• Brake dust caking the front wheels quickly - typical of softer OE-style pads, and a sign it may be time to move to a lower-dust compound.
• Pulling to one side when stopping - a sticking caliper slide or uneven pad wear between the left and right corners.

Recommended brake parts for your 2013-2019 Nissan Maxima

Every kit below is a complete front-and-rear job, so you refresh all four corners in one service and restore even, balanced braking rather than chasing one axle at a time.

Drilled and slotted performance kit

The Front and Rear Brake Rotors and Pads Kit with drilled and slotted rotors ($285.99) is built for the driver who wants better heat management and a more aggressive look through the wheels. The drilled and slotted faces help vent gas and heat under repeated hard stops, making this the pick for spirited highway driving or anyone who leans on the brakes and wants them to stay consistent.

Detroit Axle complete kit (2016-2023 fitment)

The 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima Front and Rear Brake Kit from Detroit Axle ($276.99) covers the later A36-generation Maxima with a matched set of rotors and pads. It is a strong all-around choice for the daily driver who wants a clean, quiet, factory-style replacement that simply works.

Detroit Axle complete kit (2016-2022 fitment)

The 2016-2022 Nissan Maxima Front and Rear Brake Kit from Detroit Axle ($262.99) is the value pick for budget-minded owners who want reliable, quiet stopping without paying for slotted rotors. It is the right call for a commuter that mostly sees city and suburban miles.

How often should you replace 2013-2019 Nissan Maxima brakes?

Front brake pads on the Maxima typically last 30,000 to 50,000 miles, and rears often stretch to 40,000 to 70,000 because the front axle does most of the stopping. Rotors frequently make it through two pad sets, but heat-warped or scored rotors should be replaced with the pads rather than resurfaced, since these rotors are already close to minimum thickness by the time pads wear out.

Several factors move those numbers. Heavy city traffic, aggressive driving, and hilly terrain all shorten pad life, while steady highway miles extend it. Softer OE-style compounds wear faster but stay quiet; firmer performance compounds last longer and resist fade. Brake fluid should be flushed every two to three years regardless of mileage, because it absorbs moisture and quietly erodes pedal firmness over time.

At Core Brake Parts, every kit on this page is fitment-verified for the 2013-2019 Nissan Maxima, so you order with confidence instead of guessing at part numbers. Orders over $75 ship free, and we ship fast so you are not stuck waiting on a car you need back on the road. Complete front-and-rear kits mean you do the whole job once and drive away with even, dependable braking at all four corners.