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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the caliper body from the torque member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
  2. Remove the upper sliding pin, lower sliding pin, and sliding pin boots from the torque member.
    CAUTION: Upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
  3. Place a wooden block as shown below, and then blow air from the union bolt hole to remove the pistons and piston boots.
    WARNING: Do not get your fingers caught between the pistons and wooden block.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston
    G04876681Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the piston boots from the pistons.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boot.
  5. Remove piston seals from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
    • Do not reuse piston seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Seal
    G07013880Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bleed valve and cap.
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