Removal and Installation: Removal
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.
WARNING:
Clean dust on brake caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazards of airborne particles or other material.
CAUTION:
- Do not depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the pistons may pop out.
- It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of brake caliper. For brake pad removal, hang brake caliper with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- If brake fluid or grease contacts the brake caliper or disc brake rotor, quickly wipe it off.
- Partially drain brake fluid from the master cylinder. Refer to Drain and Refill .
- Remove the rear wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to Adjustment .
- Loosen the lower sliding pin bolt and remove the upper sliding pin bolt.
- Using the lower sliding pin bolt as a pivot, swing the brake caliper down from the torque member. Leaving the brake hose attached, support the brake caliper with wire.
- Remove the brake pads, shims, shim covers and pad retainers from the torque member.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the pad retainers.
- Do not damage the piston boot.
- Do not drop the brake pads, shims, or the shim covers.
- Note the position of components during removal to aid with installation.