Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 ".
Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Install disc rotor.
- Align marks made during removal on the hub and disc rotor.
Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten torque member bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Locating Torque Member Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Torque member bolts: 156.5 N.m (16 kg-m, 115 ft-lb)
CAUTION: When attaching the caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any oil off the knuckle spindle washers and caliper assembly attachment surfaces.
Install brake hose to the caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Plate & Union Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Union bolt: 18.2 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
- Attach the brake hose to the protrusion on the caliper assembly attachment part.
Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to "ROAD WHEELS & TIRES ".
CAUTION: Burnish the brake contact surfaces when refinishing or replacing brake rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING ".