Rear Disc Brake: Component

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Disc Brake Replacement Components 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 removing cylinder body, never depress the brake pedal because the piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of the caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so that brake hose is not under tension.
Do not damage piston boot.
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 .