Brake Caliper Assembly: Assembly

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

CAUTION:

Use NISSAN Rubber Grease during assembly.

Apply rubber grease to new piston seal (1), and install on brake caliper.

Fig 1: Applying Rubber Grease To Piston Seal
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CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
Apply rubber grease to new piston boot (1). Cover the piston (2) end with new piston boot, and then install cylinder side lip on new piston boot securely into a groove on brake caliper.

Fig 2: Applying Rubber Grease To Piston Boot
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CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
Push piston (1) into brake caliper by hand and push piston boot (2) piston side lip into the piston groove.

Fig 3: Applying Brake Fluid To Piston
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION:
Press the piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.