Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply Molykote AS880N grease between outer brake pad plate and shim, then attach shim and shim covers to brake pads. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS "
Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and shim assemblies.
CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown.
Push pistons into cylinder body.

Fig 1: Attaching Pad Retainer To Torque Member
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

NOTE: Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), etc., 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.
Remove wire then swing cylinder body down over brake pad assemblies.
Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to , "COMPONENTS "
Check brake for drag.
Inspect fluid level, then install master cylinder reservoir cap.
Install wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION "