Removal and Installation of Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 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 the specification. Refer to "COMPONENT .
CAUTION: Before installing caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe off oil and grease on washer seats on axle assembly and mounting surface of caliper assembly.
Install brake hose to caliper assembly if removed previously and tighten union bolt to the specification. Refer to "COMPONENT .
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
- Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on caliper assembly.
Add new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Adjust the parking brake. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "TIRE ROTATION ".

CAUTION: Burnish the brake contact surfaces when refinishing or replacing brake rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING .