---
title: "2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, front and rear. Front rotors measure 280 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra, front and rear. Front rotors measure 280 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra brake specifications (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Front rotor diameter | 280 mm |
| Rear rotor diameter | 292 mm |

Note: S/FE+/SV/SR: 280mm (11.02 in) vented front rotors with 9-in rear drums. SL, SR Turbo and NISMO have rear discs (~292mm). Conventional handbrake, no EPB service mode needed.

## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2013 through 2019, the B17 (7th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2013 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013)
- [2014 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014)
- [2015 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015)
- [2016 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016)
- [2017 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017)
- [2018 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018)
- [2019 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019)

## What changed during the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2013 | Generation launch, 150 lb lighter than the B16, 1.8L MRA8DE with CVT or 6MT, FE+ aero-economy trims |
| 2014 | Revised CVT calibration, steering, and suspension tuning for a smoother, more responsive drive; powertrain otherwise unchanged |
| 2015 | Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014 |
| 2016 | Facelift: new front/rear fascias and lights, available LED low beams (SL), updated steering/suspension tune, added driver-assist options |
| 2017 | SR Turbo (188-hp 1.6L MR16DDT) and NISMO join the lineup; 1.8L re-rated to 124 hp (CVT) |
| 2018 | Automatic Emergency Braking made standard |
| 2019 | Final B17 year; SR Turbo and NISMO's last year, the last factory-hot Sentra to date |

## 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra brakes: common questions

### What size are the brake rotors on a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra?

280 mm front and 292 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra?

S/FE+/SV/SR: 280mm (11.02 in) vented front rotors with 9-in rear drums. SL, SR Turbo and NISMO have rear discs (~292mm). Conventional handbrake, no EPB service mode needed..

## Sources

- [2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)](https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/Sentra/2017/2017-Sentra-owner-manual.pdf)
- [2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)](https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2013/LU.pdf)
- [BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013-2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt)
- [Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018-2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)](https://www.altimasentraversacvtsettlement2022.com/)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016-2019 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995-2021 Sentra)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e)
- [CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2013/transmission/cvt_transmission_failure.shtml)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Nissan_Sentra.shtml)

## Other Nissan Sentra generations

- [2020-2025 Nissan Sentra brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/brakes)
- [2012 Nissan Sentra brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012/brakes)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/brakes).

## More for the 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.