Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor: Installation

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Install the disc rotor. If reusing the disc rotor, align the matching mark to position the disc rotor on the wheel hub assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Mark On Disc Rotor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Align the matching mark on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor, if reusing the disc rotor.
Install the brake caliper assembly, and tighten the torque member bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Before installing caliper assembly, wipe off oil and moisture on all mounting surfaces of rear axle and caliper assembly and threads, bolts and washers.
Install the brake hose with two new copper washers, using the L shaped pin for alignment as shown, then tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Union Bolt And Copper Washer
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the copper washers.
Refill the brake hydraulic system with new brake fluid and bleed out the air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
Check the rear disc brakes for drag.
Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".