Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly: Disassembly

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.

Remove slide pin bolt, and then remove the pads, shims, shim covers, and pad retainers from torque member and cylinder.
Remove sliding pin and sliding pin boots from torque member.
As shown in the figure, using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove retaining ring from cylinder body.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring From Cylinder Body Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION: Do not get your fingers caught in the piston.

Fig 2: Blowing Air From Union Bolt Mounting Hole To Remove Pistons And Piston Boots
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Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seals from cylinder body.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seals From Cylinder Body Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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