Brake Caliper Assembly: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Use NISSAN Rubber Grease during assembly.
- Apply rubber grease to new piston seal (1), and install on brake caliper.CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
- Apply rubber grease to new piston boot (1). Cover the piston (2) end with new piston boot, and then install cylinder side lip on new piston boot securely into a groove on brake caliper.CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
- Push piston (1) into brake caliper by hand and push piston boot (2) piston side lip into the piston groove.CAUTION:
Press the piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.