Member Credit: Randy Heinlin
Member Credit: EddyMaxx & Michael Bird Tindal
Thanks to Michael for posting this information. For approx. $300 bucks, you can have a front Akebono BBK on your 7thgen Maxima. This is for only the Front BBK ONLY. You can do the rear setup as well inexpensively.
This is applicable to other Maxima’s as long as you have the correct brackets. The 7thgen/8thgen Maxima DOES NOT require brackets. Also a direct fit for the newer Altima’s (2010 Model).
The initial price will be over $300 because of the core charges. Once you return your old calipers, you will get that credit back. The core charge for each caliper at Autozone is $65.00. Also, keep in mind that you can save even more money if you have Autozone rewards.
You also have the option to paint or powdercoat the calipers. Of course this will increase the pricing. However, many members just buy a can of high-temp caliper paint and call it a day.
Install Information:
Dust shield has to be trimmed, 2 shorter banjo bolts (w/crush washers), and larger 13.9 inch rotors is all you need. While you’re doing all that you can upgrade brake lines but the factory ones will work and you will see a difference in stopping power.
Everything you need for Install:
| Ordered From (Click Links) | Part Number | Description | Price (After Core Return) | Coupon Code |
| Autozone | D6233 | Duralast Reman Brake Caliper – Passenger Front | $76.99 | You might be able to save more if you have a rewards card. |
| Autozone | D6232 | Duralast Reman Brake Caliper – Driver Front | $76.99 | |
| O’Reilys | 980664RGS | 13.9″ Front Rotors Includes both Pass & Driver | $90.00 | 25More (Saves $5 bucks) |
| Autozone | DGC888 | Duralast Max Brake Pads (Creamic) Includes both Pass & Driver | $57.99 | |
| Z1 Motorsports | N/A | Brake Line Banjo Bolt | $7.76 | You need a total of 2 bolts and 4 crush washers. Two for each bolt. |
| eBay | 22136 | Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines | $114.07 | Optional but recommended. Not included in price as it is not 100% required. |
| eBay | N/A | Akebono Decals | $6.85 | Optional. Not included in price as it is not 100% required. |
Total |
$309.73 |
Core Information:
So many of you are wondering, “can I return mystock OEM calipers in exchange for the BBK calipers”? The answer is YES.
Of course, you can’t exchange an alternator as a core for brakes. But brakes to brakes, the core is acceptable from a recycling perspective. Below is more clarity on the core charge.
A “Core Charge” is similar to the deposit you might pay for a can or bottle of soda. In many states, to promote recycling, you are charged a deposit when you purchase a can of soda and you receive your deposit back when you return the empty can. Many automotive parts have a Core Charge, or Core Price, that works the same way as a soda can deposit.
Here’s how the Core Charge works:
- The part you are purchasing contains a component that is recyclable
- The Core Charge deposit is charged at the time of purchase
- When the recyclable component from your old part is returned to us, the charge is refunded to you.
Returning the core allows parts to be remanufactured / recycled. Bringing back your core helps save our environment by keeping approximately 54,000 tons of cores out of landfills annually!
Autozone Calipers & Brake Pads
O’Reilly Front 13.9″ Rotors 
Z1 Banjo Brake Bolt (You need two of these)
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Optional But Recommended)
Akebono Decals (Optional But Looks Good)
Before & After:
Member Credit: Voltaire Duran Cacal
With so many questions and doubts about the OBX headers fitting on a 7th gen, I just thought I’d go ahead and post our pics in one place. As a result, we love the added power and change in sound!
The price ranges anywhere between $700-$850. All depends on where you get it from. eBay has some good deals from time to time.
Helpful Information:
- These are the OBX headers that are made specifically for the 7th gen Maxima (not Altima, not any other gen Maxima).
- There was no need for modifications, except for extending the harnesses for the top sensors in both banks. OBX has the sensors lower and pointing out. Whereas, our stock headers have them higher and pointing up.
- We suggest having these ceramic coated for heat before installation.
- You will need a tune to get rid of the CEL since you will, obviously, no longer have catalytic converters.
- It took a little elbow grease to line up the collectors with the Motordyne y-pipe, but it wasn’t hard. I assume, though, that the OBX y-pipe that these headers come with should be easier.
Note: If you still have your OEM y-pipe, this OBX setup comes with a y-pipe. So it’s actually a pretty good deal.
Specifications:
- Primary Runner Tube: 1.6″ OD
- Collector Outlet: 2.3″ OD
- Flange Thickness: 0.4″
- Runner Wall Thickness: 16 Gauge (1.5mm)
- Sus-304 grade stainless steel
- CNC machined flange
- Mandrel bend for smoother flow
- Individual port
- Dual Tig weld
Install Photos:
Videos:
Member Credit: Adam Chevront
This is the first official 7thgen with a 6thgen Nissan Maxima Elite Interior. And best of all, it only cost him $30 bucks via a junkyard run.
Some notes:
- Elite has a longer rear seat length
- A lot of trimming was required (plastics and metal brackets)
- Elite length approx. 38 inches
- Swapped out the AC runner with the 7th gen one and has working rear air and cup holders slide smooth.
If you are looking for an OEM CVT oil cooler for your 7thgen / 6thgen Maxima, you can purchase the OEM cooler below. It’s from a Nissan Altima 21606-ZX59A.
Part Name: Nissan Altima 2007-12 CVT Transmission Oil Cooler Kit
Part# 21606-ZX59A
Interchange # 21606ZX59A 21606ZX50A
Price: $175.00
Install Instructions: https://www.my4dsc.com/install-cvt-transmission-cooler-7gm/
So you get your code scanner and it says something like, “Bank 1 Sensor 2“. So where exactly are these banks located?
Bank 1 means that the sensor is closest to the Firewall.
Bank 2 means that the sensor is closest to the Radiator.
Yup, it’s that simple.
Member Credit: Twin001
Both the Nissan 370Z and the Infiniti G37 calipers are the same size, simply done in different colors respectively. They both will interchange 100% with each other, and all hardware remains the same for both calipers.
Size:
- Front caliper: 4-pot
- Rear caliper: 2-pot
- Front rotor: 355mm / 14″
- Rear rotor: 332mm / 13.8″
Weight:
- Hardware, front: 2 lbs (reuse existing rear hardware)
- Front Calipers: 10-11 lbs each
- Rear Calipers: 5-6 lbs each
- Front Rotors (14″ Stoptech Slotted): 27 lbs each
- Rear Rotors (13.8″ Stoptech Slotted): 18 lbs each
Member Credit: EddyMaxx
I recently replaced the ABS Actuator on my 2004 Nissan Maxima. Since the job requires removing the brake hard-lines, you will need to bleed all of your brakes to get all the air pockets out. Easy enough right??
Well……. I bled the brakes 4-5x times and the pedal still kept going down to the floor. Literally, no pressure at all. I started to think that I didn’t tighten one of the hard-lines properly or the calipers were bad. But I didn’t notice any brake fluid leaks or issues.
I reached out to my buddy Raul (@tuneonthego) and he asked if I bled both the inner and outer bleeder. I definitely did not do that (and totally didn’t even notice the inner valves). You are supposed to bleed the inner valve first and then the outer. I went back and did both following the standard bleeding procedure.
AND VIOLA….. brakes were solid and no longer going down to the floor. In total, you have to bleed 8 bleeder valves. Hope this helps someone who has the same issue.
Photos Courtesy of AK370z:
Inner and Outer Bleeder Valves
You can buy this nifty bleeding kit which allows you to do both bleeder valves at once. You can get itfrom Amazon for $20 bucks. I personally did it using my home-made kit, 1 valve at a time.
Standard Brake Bleeding Procedure Sequence
My Akebono BBK (Love these Brakes. Excuse the dirty wheels)
Member Credit: Julian Nicasio
If you are looking to replace your engine covers, below are the part numbers you need. Below is the current pricing as of December 2017.
You can buy them on eBay, NissanPartsDeal.com, quirkparts.com, rockauto.com.
- Engine Cover 14041-9N00B
- $78.09
- Upper Cover 64894-9N00A
- $50.87
- Fuse box Cover 24382-ZY70A
- $11.28
- Upper Cover 64895-9N00A
- $22.66
- Closure Panel 62078-9N00A
- $23.66
Photo Credit: Ghozt
