Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. 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.

Install disc rotor.
Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, and tighten bolts to the specified torque.
: 137 - 176 N.m (14 - 17 kg-m, 101 - 129 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Before installing caliper assembly to the knuckle, wipe off oil the knuckle spindle washers and mounting surface of caliper assembly.

Fig 1: Tightening Bolts To Specified Torque
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install brake hose to the brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolts to the specified torque.
: 16.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.7 - 1.9 kg-m, 13 - 14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
- Attach the brake hose to the brake hose mounting boss.
Fig 2: Tightening Union Bolts To Specified Torque
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Install the tires to the vehicle.