Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly: Disassembly

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.

Remove slide pin bolts, and then remove the pads, shim, shim cover, and pad retainers from torque member.
CAUTION: When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, lift it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure so that it does not deform.

Fig 1: Removing Pad Retainer From Torque Member
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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 piston and piston boot.
CAUTION: Do not get your fingers caught in the piston.

Fig 2: Placing Wooden Block
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the cylinder body.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal From Cylinder Body Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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