Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

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

Install disc rotor.
Install torque member and tighten to specification. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Install sliding pin bolts, if removed.
Install cylinder body, then tighten sliding pin bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION: When attaching cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe any oil off knuckle spindle, washers and cylinder body attachment surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Pin Bolts
Install brake hose to cylinder body, if removed, then tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse copper washers for union bolt.
- Attach brake hose to cylinder body together with union bolt and washers.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose
Refill with new brake fluid as necessary and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION ".