Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the slide pins and the slide pin boots from the torque member. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the bushing from the slide pin.
- Place a wooden block in the brake caliper body and blow air from the union bolt hole to remove the pistons and piston boots.WARNING: Do not get fingers caught between the pistons and the brake caliper body.CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boots.
- Remove the piston seals from the brake caliper body using a suitable tool.CAUTION:
- Do not damage cylinder inner walls.
- Do not reuse piston seals.
- Remove the bleeder valve and cap.