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Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Refill with new brake fluid "DOT3".
  • Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
  1. Install disc rotor.
  2. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to the specified torque.
    CAUTION: When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly attachment surfaces.
    Fig 1: Installing Brake Caliper Assembly
    G02368303Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse copper washers for union bolt.
    • Attach brake hose to caliper assembly together with union bolt and washers.
    Fig 2: Installing Brake Hose To Brake Caliper Assembly
    G02368304Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
  5. Attach tires to the vehicle.