Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove slide pins and slide pin boots from torque member.
Place a wooden block in brake caliper body and blow air from union bolt hole to remove pistons and piston boots.

Fig 1: Removing Pistons And Piston Boots
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

WARNING:
Do not get fingers caught between pistons and brake caliper body.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boots.
Remove piston seals from brake caliper body using suitable tool.

Fig 2: Removing Piston Seals From Cylinder Body
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage cylinder inner wall.
- Do not reuse piston seals.
Remove bleeder valve and cap.