Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) or equivalent, refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ", to the pad back plate and inner shim sides. Install inner shims and outer shim covers to inner and outer pads.
Install pad retainers and pad assemblies to the torque member.

Fig 1: Identifying Pad Retainer And Torque Member
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Push the piston in so that the pad is firmly attached, and install the cylinder body to the torque member.
NOTE: Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in the piston.
CAUTION:
- By pushing in the piston, the brake fluid returns to the master cylinder reservoir tank and sub tank. Watch the level of the fluid in the sub tank.
- When installing pad retainer, make sure it firmly seated to the toque member.
Install the sliding pin and tighten to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
Check brake for drag.
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION ".
CAUTION: 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 ".