---
title: "2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2025 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/2020-2025/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra, front and rear. Front rotors measure 280 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

## 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra brake specifications (Check your manual)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Front rotor diameter | 280 mm |
| Rear rotor diameter | 260 mm |

Note: Front ~280mm (11.02 in) vented rotors. SV and SR have 260mm solid rear discs; base S uses rear drums. Conventional handbrake, no service mode needed.

## Which Nissan Sentra model years does this cover?

These brakes specifications apply to every Nissan Sentra built from 2020 through 2025, the B18 (8th generation), compact sedan (independent rear suspension). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2020 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020)
- [2021 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021)
- [2022 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022)
- [2023 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023)
- [2024 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024)
- [2025 Sentra](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025)

## What changed during the 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2020 | Generation launch: 2.2 in wider, independent rear suspension, 149-hp MR20DD, CVT only, Safety Shield 360 standard |
| 2023 | Minor equipment shuffle; last pre-facelift year |
| 2024 | Facelift: new front fascia and grille, updated wheels and infotainment, slightly better EPA ratings; mechanical specs carry over |
| 2025 | Carryover year, final year of the B18 covered here (an all-new Sentra follows for 2026) |

## 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra brakes: common questions

### What size are the brake rotors on a 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?

280 mm front and 260 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra?

Front ~280mm (11.02 in) vented rotors. SV and SR have 260mm solid rear discs; base S uses rear drums. Conventional handbrake, no service mode needed..

## Sources

- [2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)](https://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/sentra/2021-Nissan-Sentra.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020-2022 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22-29 ft-lb)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/nissan-datsun/sentra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-mr20dd-b/)
- [KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)](https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/sentra/specs/2020/nissan_sentra_nissan-sentra_2020)
- [Go-Parts, 2020-2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/brakes-rear-nissan-sentra-2020-2025)
- [Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Nissan_Sentra.shtml)

## Other Nissan Sentra generations

- [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/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 2020-2025 Nissan Sentra

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020-2025/specs)

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