NISSAN 41080-VC226 Front Brake Pad Hardware Kit
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Product Description
The genuine NISSAN (SKU: 41080-VC226) front brake pad hardware kit (HARDWARE KIT-FR) is a crucial safety and comfort component in the vehicle's front brake system. This kit ensures the correct positioning and free movement of the brake pads within the brake caliper, while minimizing undesirable vibrations and noise during braking.
Function and Importance
The brake pad hardware kit (also known as guide clips, abutment plates, or retaining springs) is designed to securely hold the brake pads within the caliper bracket while allowing smooth axial movement toward the brake disc when the brake pedal is depressed. The components in this kit eliminate excessive play of the brake pads, thereby:
- Reducing brake squeal and other resonance-induced noises.
- Preventing uneven or premature brake pad wear.
- Ensuring quick and unobstructed pad retraction after braking, avoiding brake drag, overheating, and unnecessary fuel consumption.
Technical Specifications
- Fitting Position: Front Axle
- Material: Premium-grade, highly corrosion-resistant stainless spring steel designed to withstand extreme temperatures and environmental conditions (road salt, moisture).
- OEM Quality: Genuine Nissan part guaranteeing exact fitment and braking performance according to factory specifications.
Signs of Wear and Deterioration
Hardware kit elements are continuously exposed to extreme heat, brake dust, and moisture, which over time can lead to loss of elasticity, corrosion, or deformation. The most common signs of wear or failure include:
- Metallic squeaking, clicking, or rattling noises coming from the front wheels while driving or braking.
- Uneven brake pad wear (e.g., one pad wearing down significantly faster than the other).
- Brake drag or binding after the brake pedal is released (the pad fails to retract properly).
For maximum driving safety and optimal brake performance, replacing the hardware kit during every brake pad change is strongly recommended.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NISSAN |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.200 kg |
Compatible Vehicles
| Make | Model | Engine | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Patrol (Y61) | 4.8 (TB48DE) | 2001 - 2012 | HARDWARE KIT-FR (TB48DE) |
| Nissan | Safari (GCY61) | 4.8 (TB48DE) | 2017 - 2017 | HARDWARE KIT-FR (TB48DE) |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (TY61) | 4.8 (TB48DE) | 2012 - 2012 | HARDWARE KIT-FR (TB48DE) |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (TY61) | 4.8 (TB48E) | 2011 - 2012 | HARDWARE KIT-FR (TB48E) |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (GCTY61) | 4.8 (TB48DE) | 2017 - 2017 | HARDWARE KIT-FR (TB48DE) |
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