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Removal and Installation of Brake Pad: Installation

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  1. Push piston into cylinder body.
    NOTE: Using a commercially available disc brake piston tool, makes pushing in the piston easier.
    CAUTION: By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.
  2. Attach pad retainer to torque member.
    CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it sits flush in the torque member, as shown.
  3. Install pads making sure they are firmly attached.
  4. Rotate cylinder body down and install lower sliding pin bolt then tighten to specification. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  5. Check brake for drag.
  6. Install wheel and tire. Refer to "ROTATION ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Pad Retainer
    G03609015Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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