Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. 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, if reusing disc rotor.
Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten torque member bolts to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT .
CAUTION: When attaching the caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any oil off the knuckle spindle washers and caliper assembly attachment surfaces.

Fig 1: Locating Caliper Assembly Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install brake hose to the caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
- Attach the brake hose to the protrusion on the caliper assembly attachment part.
Fig 2: Identifying Union Bolt And Lock Plate
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Refill reservoir with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "TIRE ROTATION ".
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 .