Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper: Assembly

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: Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.

Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert in to groove on cylinder body. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seal.

Fig 1: Installing Piston Seal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply brake fluid to piston and to piston boot, then install piston boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boot.

Fig 2: Installing Piston Boot
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove.
CAUTION: Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder body inner wall from being rubbed.
Install sliding boots and sleeves to cylinder body.