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Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
  1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert into groove on cylinder body.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seal.
    Fig 1: Inserting Piston Seal
    G04205128Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Apply brake fluid to piston and to piston boot, then install piston boot into piston groove.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boot.
    Fig 2: Applying Brake Fluid To Piston And To Piston Boot
    G04205129Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove.
    CAUTION: Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
  4. Install sliding boots and sleeves to cylinder body.
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