Front Disc Brake: Component

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

WARNING: Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.

CAUTION:

While the brake pad and cylinder body are separated, the piston may suddenly jump out, so do not depress the brake pedal.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of the cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so that brake hose is not under tension.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep the rotor clean of brake fluid.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces when refinishing or replacing brake rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING ".