Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid "DOT 3".
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Install disc rotor.
Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to the specified torque.
: 71.6 - 97.0 N.m (7.3 - 9.8 kg-m, 53 - 71 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Before installing caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe off oil and grease on washer seats on axle assembly and mounting surface of caliper assembly.
Install brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolts to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Tightening Union Bolts To Specified Torque
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

: 16.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.7 - 1.9 kg-m, 13 - 14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
- Attach brake hose to the brake hose mounting boss.
Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Install the tires to the vehicle.