Removal and Installation

FRONT DISC BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Clean dust on brake caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX

CAUTION:
- Do not depress the brake pedal.
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
- Do not bend, twist or pull the brake hoses and piping.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1.Remove front wheels and tires using power tool.
2.Secure the disc rotor using wheel nuts.
3.Remove union bolt, copper sealing washers, and disconnect brake hose from brake caliper. Discard the copper sealing washers.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.





4.Remove sliding pin bolts and the brake caliper.

CAUTION:
Do not drop brake pads or caliper.

INSTALLATION

1.Position the brake caliper to torque member and install the sliding pin bolts. Tighten to specification.





2.Assemble the union bolt (A) and the copper sealing washers (1)
to the brake hose and install it as an assembly to the brake caliper. Align the brake hose L-pin by aligning it with the brake caliper hole, and tighten the union bolt (1) to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
3.Refill with new brake fluid and perform the air bleeding. Refer to
"Bleeding Brake System" Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on the disc rotor.
4.Check the front disc brakes for drag.
5.Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to "Adjustment" Service and Repair.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX