Rear Disc Brake: Components

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Disc Brake Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Refer to "COMPONENTS " and the followings for the symbols in the figure.

1: Apply rubber grease.

2: Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease.

3: Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant.

: Apply brake fluid.

WARNING: Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, never depress the brake pedal because the piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of the caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep the rotor clean of brake fluid.