Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the new pad retainers to the torque member.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the pad retainers.
- Do not deform the pad retainers.
- Verify that the pad retainers are secured properly to the torque member.
- Apply Rubber grease or equivalent to the mating faces between the brake pads and pad retainers. Refer to Exploded View .
- Apply Molykote AS-880N grease or equivalent to the mating faces between the brake pads, shims and shim covers. Install components to the brake pad. Refer to Exploded View .CAUTION: When installing new brake pads, replace the shims and shim covers.
- Install the brake pads to the torque member.
- Using a suitable tool, press the pistons into the brake caliper.CAUTION: Do not damage the piston boot.
- Using the lower sliding pin bolt as a pivot, swing the brake caliper up to the torque member.
- Install the upper sliding pin bolts. Tighten all sliding pin bolts to specification. Refer to Exploded View .
- Depress the brake pedal several times and verify that drag does not exist.
- Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to Adjustment .
- Check brake fluid level and refill as necessary. Refer to Inspection .