I have had new non Nissan rotors and brake pads installed as well as new tyres and now the VDC light won't go off. Brake fluid level is fine. Any ideas for what best action is. Thanks

heck thebrake fluid level before you go any further ,

Yes, it's typical for any vehicle to have the front brake pads and rotors replaced at 40,000 miles or less. A complete service would involve (2) new front brake rotors, (1 set) of new front brake pads (this includes 4 pads), brake fluid, silicone brake grease for the slide pins and possibly new slide pins (If they're corroded) and rubber seals for the slide pins. Because of the age of your vehicle, it's always a good idea to have the brake fluid changed (This means that your mechanic should bleed the brake system by opening the bleed screw on all (4) brake calipers). Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and will start to break down (Lower the boiling point) and cause rust inside the system making your brakes less effective. Look at the brake fluid reservoir under the hood. The fluid should appear either clear (Perfectly clean) or slightly yellowish. If it appears to be light to dark brown, it's time to change it. If I were you, I would shop around for prices at other reputable service shops. Your dealer is going to charge you top dollar for this service. Hope this helps.

Check the brake fluid level if it is low do not add. Check the front and rear brake pad if the pad are bad reinstall with a new and
the brake fluid return back to the fluid reservoir
and the system function and all the light on dash turn off

Depending on vehicle. Find level ground and park there. Put chocks in front and behind wheels not being lifted. Loosen lugs, jack up vehicle, set jack stands, lower vehicle on jack stands, remove lugs and wheel. Open hood remove brake fluid cap. Remove two bolts holding caliper, pull caliper off rotor disc and bracket, remove pads, place a used pad in front of caliper piston, use a c clamp to push caliper piston in caliper, remove c clamp and old pad, hang caliper up, remove 2 bolts holding caliper bracket, remove bracket, remove rotor, install new rotor, install caliper bracket, install new pads, install caliper, repeat this on other side, put cap back on brake fluid tank, remove bleeder fittings and keep pressing brake pedal until an even flow of brake fluid sprays out. Install bleeder fitting. Make sure brake fluid doesnt get on paint and is contained and disposed of correctly, top off fluid install wheels and raise car up remove jack stands, lower car and break in new pads

YOU NEED TO SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT REAR OF VECHICLE ON JACKSTANDS. MAKE SURE VECHICLE PARKED ON SOLID LEVEL GROUND. YOU NEED TO SIPHON JUST A LITTLE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF THE MASTERCYLINDER.BECAUSE YOU NEED TO USE LARGE C - CLAMP TO COMPRESS FORCE PISTONS BACK IN THE CALIPER BORES USING LARGE C - CLAMP DOING THIS WILL ALLOW YOU ENOUGH ROOM INSTALL NEW REAR BRAKE PADS.TO REMOVE REAR PADS ONCE YOU COMPRESS PISTON BACK IN THE CYLINDER BORE. YOU CAN TO REMOVE REAR BRAKE PADS BY REMOVING RETAINING PINS IF EQUIPPED OR BRAKE PADS HELD IN PLACE BY RETAINING BOLTS.ONCE YOU HAVE NEW REAR BRAKE PADS INSTALLED.PLACE MASTERCYLINDER COVER BACK ON TOP OF MASTERCYLINDER THEN PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SEAT NEW REAR BRAKE PADS AGAINST THE ROTOR UNTIL BRAKE PEDAL FEEL FIRM AND SOLID.THEN RECHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER ADD LITTLE MORE FLUID IF NEED DONT OVER FILL MASTERCYLINDER.

Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid from the reservoir until the level is lower then half way between the MAX and MIN levels.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Install 2 wheel nuts to secure the rotor on the hub.
4. Remove the bottom brake caliper pin bolt.
5. Pivot the brake caliper body upward and secure out of the way. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
6. Compress the piston back into the bore using a C-clamp. Figure of brake assembly with caliper raised showing brake pads in mounting bracket
   
   
7. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads from the brake caliper bracket.

To Install:

1. Install the brake pad retainers and both brake pads into the caliper bracket.
2. Pivot the brake caliper down over the brake pads and into the brake caliper bracket. Insert the lower brake caliper pin bolt and torque bolt to 70 ft-lb. (95 Nm).
3. Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Refill the master cylinder. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the pads against the rotor.
6. Check the master cylinder level and add fluid as necessary.

Rear To Remove:
Rear disc pads R&I

1. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid from the reservoir until the level is lower then half way between the MAX and MIN levels.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Install 2 wheel nuts to secure the rotor on the hub.
4. Remove the upper caliper mounting bolt.
5. Pivot the caliper down to access the pads.
6. Remove the inboard and outboard pads from the caliper bracket.
7. Remove the brake pad clips from the caliper bracket.
8. Compress the piston back into the bore using a C-clamp and the old inner pad.

To Install:

1. Install new brake clips in the caliper bracket.
2. Install the inboard and outboard pads in the caliper bracket.
3. Pivot the caliper up over the pads.
4. Reinstall the upper mounting bolt and tighten to 32 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
5. Remove the 2 wheel nuts securing the rotor.
6. Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Refill the master cylinder. Pump the brake pedal several times to seat the pads against the rotor.
8. Check the master cylinder level and add fluid as necessary.

Check brake fluid level, add fluid from sealed container if needed.

Also check for leaking rear axle seals. Look for oil on the inside of rear wheels.

does the master cylinder have enough brake fluid in it, low fluid level commonly causes those two lights to come on you may wanna check your brake fluid level.

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Brake Pads Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

1. Compress the front brake caliper piston.

6.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad. 6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor. 6.3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.

1. Remove the lower mounting bolt from the slide pin.
2. Rotate the brake caliper upward until it stops.
3. Remove the outboard brake pad.
4. Remove the inboard brake pad.
5. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
6. Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.
7. Remove all foreign material from the brake caliper using denatured alcohol.

Installation Procedure

Important: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.

1. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
2. Install the brake pad retaining clip to the brake caliper.
3. Ensure that the brake pad retaining clip in the brake caliper is properly seated.
4. Install the inboard brake pad.
   
5. Install the outboard brake pad.
6. Rotate the brake caliper down into position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the lower brake caliper mounting bolt.

• Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolt to 51 Nm (38 ft. lbs.) .

1. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Caution: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution in Service Precautions.
4. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads.
5. Burnish the new brake pads.

Rubbing noise usually indicates that your brake pads has worn down, and it's rubbing against brake rotor. It's more like grinding noise rather than rubbing, right? And for the brake light problem, as brake pads wear down, brake fluid level goes down too. Your car is equiped with a brake fluid level sensor. So, check your brake pad first before adding brake fluid.