Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly: Assembly

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.

CAUTION: Do not use Nissan Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010 or KRE00 00010 01) when assembling. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

Apply a rubber grease to the piston seal and attach to cylinder body.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the piston seals.

Fig 1: Applying Rubber Grease To Piston Seal
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Apply brake fluid or rubber grease to the piston boot, place it on the piston, and firmly insert the piston boot cylinder-side lip into the cylinder body groove.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the piston boot.

Fig 2: Inserting Piston Boot Cylinder-Side Lip Into Cylinder Body Groove
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Apply a brake fluid to the piston, insert into the cylinder body by hand and firmly attach the piston boot piston-side lip into the piston boot.
CAUTION: Press the piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.

Fig 3: Attaching Piston Boot Piston-Side Lip Into Piston Groove
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Fix piston boot with retaining ring.
CAUTION:
- Make sure the boot is firmly in the cylinder body groove.
- Do not reuse the retaining ring.
Fig 4: Installing Piston Boot With Retaining Ring
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Attach the sliding pin bolt and sliding pin boot to the torque member.
Install caliper assembly. Refer to "INSTALLATION .