ioannes

I have a '98 Frontier 4x4 with a grinding rear brake pad. I have been told that there are two sizes for the truck; I assume that the 11 inch pads are for the 4x4, or does the 4x4 get the 10 inch pads? I really don't want to take the drum off just to see! And what are the best midgrade pads to get. I don't want to spend a lot, but I don't want to have to worry about replacing these within the next few years.

Also, I noticed in another post someone mentioning synthetic gear oil for the transmission. My truck is a 5 speed, and has likely never had the fluid changed. Is it okay to change to synthetic after 170K miles using regular?

I have ordered new shocks; Tokico Trek Master. I have never replaced shocks b4, it seems easy, but is there anything I may run into?

Two Bills

I don't know about the rr drums, but a good parts guy should. I'd check w/Napa.
The change to synthetic should be ok, just be sure it's GL-4, not GL5. Kinda hard to find. Amsoil. com is one source.
Shocks'll be pretty straight forward, maybe a little nasty.

ioannes

I can't seem to find anything that tells me which size rear pads to put on my truck. I checked with Napa and they told me I'd have to take the drum off to see.

Two Bills

Pull the wheel and measure the drum?

nissanmadness

Actually, you need to measure the brake shoe. Width x length, and inner drum diameter.