Removal and Installation of Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazards of air borne particles or other material.
CAUTION:
- Do not depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the piston may pop out.
- If brake fluid or grease contacts the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
- Install the pad retainers if the pad retainers have been removed.
- Press caliper pistons using suitable tool and install brake pads to the caliper assembly.CAUTION:
- Do not damage the piston boot.
- When replacing brake pads with new ones, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid returns to reservoir tank when the caliper pistons are pressed into the caliper assembly.
- Lower the caliper assembly into position, install torque member bolts and tighten to specification.
- Depress the brake pedal several times then perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection Brake Pads .
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Adjustment .