Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Install disc rotor.
Install sliding pin bolts and torque member to caliper, if removed. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, then tighten the torque member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION:
- When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly attachment surfaces.
- Do not reuse caliper torque member bolts.
Fig 1: Tightening Caliper Assembly Torque Member Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install brake hose to cylinder body, then tighten union bolt to the specified torque as necessary. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse copper washer.
- Attach brake hose to caliper assembly together with union bolt and washers.
Fig 2: Installing Brake Hose To Cylinder Body, Then Tightening Union Bolt
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
Attach tires to the vehicle. Refer to "ROTATION ".