Removal and Installation of Brake Pads: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Push pistons in using suitable tool.CAUTION: By pushing in pistons, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank.
- Apply Molykote AS-880N grease or equivalent to between shim cover and shim. Install inner shim, inner shim cover to inner pad, and install outer shim, outer shim cover to outer pad.
- Install pad retainers and pads to torque member.CAUTION:
- Securely assemble pad retainers so that they are not being lifted up from torque member.
- Both inner and outer pads have a pad return system on the pad retainer. Install pad return lever securely to pad wear sensor.
- Install cylinder body to torque member.
- Install sliding pin bolts, and tighten to specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR ".
- Check front disc brake for drag and correct as necessary.
- Install front wheels and tires. Refer to "ROTATION ".
- Check brake fluid level. Refer to "ON BOARD INSPECTION ".