Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and outer shim to outer pad.
- Push piston in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.NOTE: Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in piston.CAUTION: By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.
- Attach pat retainer to torque member.CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does not float up higher than torque member, as shown in the figure.
- Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
- Check brake for drag.
- Attach tires to the vehicle.