Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove caliper assembly from vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY ".
Remove sliding pin bolts from cylinder body, and remove pads, shims, shim cover and pad retainers from torque member.

Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Pin Bolts
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CAUTION: When removing pad retainer from torque member, lift the pad retainer in the direction shown by arrow (shown in the figure) so as not to deform it.
Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION: Do not get fingers caught in the pistons.

Fig 2: Blowing Air From Union Bolt Mounting Hole
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seals from cylinder body.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seals
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inner wall of cylinder.