Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use NISSAN Rubber Grease when assembling.

Install the bleed valve and cap.
Apply rubber grease to the new piston seal (1) and insert the new piston seal (1) into the groove on the cylinder body.
CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seal.

Fig 1: Inserting New Piston Seal Into Groove On Cylinder Body
Apply rubber grease to the new piston boot (1). Cover the piston end (2) with the piston boot (1), and then install the cylinder side lip on the piston boot (1) securely into the groove on the cylinder body.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse piston boot.
- Press pistons in evenly and vary the pressing points to prevent the cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Apply Rubber Grease To New Piston Boot
Install the piston (1) into the cylinder body and insert the piston boot (2) side lip into the piston groove as shown.
CAUTION: Press pistons in evenly and vary the pressing points to prevent the cylinder inner wall from being damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Pistons And Piston Boots
Apply rubber grease to the sliding pin boots, then install the sliding pins and sliding pin boots on the torque member.
Install the caliper body on the torque member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".