2012 B16 (6th generation, final year)
2012 Nissan Sentra Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, front and rear. Front rotors measure 280 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.
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2012 Nissan Sentra brake specifications
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Front rotor diameter | 280 mm |
2.0 models: 280mm vented front rotors with rear drums (SL: rear discs). SE-R and Spec V use larger front rotors and standard 4-wheel discs, buy brake parts by trim and VIN.
Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?
These brakes specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2012 through 2012 — the B16 (6th generation, final year), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Nissan Sentra
- 2012Final year of the B16 generation and the last year for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V performance trims. This file covers 2012 only; 2007–2011 cars are mechanically similar.
2012 Nissan Sentra brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
- 280 mm front. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
- 2.0 models: 280mm vented front rotors with rear drums (SL: rear discs). SE-R and Spec V use larger front rotors and standard 4-wheel discs, buy brake parts by trim and VIN..
Sources
- 2012 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, tires, plugs, CVT NS-2, CR2025)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Sentra 2.0L MR20DE (5W-30, 4.1 qt, drain plug 22–29 ft-lb)
- Goodyear tire fitment, 2012 Nissan Sentra by trim
- Nissan parts, 16546-ET00J engine air filter, 2007–2012 Sentra
- Nissan parts, 22401-JA01B spark plug, 2008–2012 Sentra 2.0
- CarComplaints, 2012 Sentra transmission failure reports
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Sentra EPA ratings
