Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
5. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper body, then install new copper washers and union bolt. Tighten union bolt to specified
torque. Refer to See: Diagrams.
CAUTION:
Use new copper washers for installation.
6. Refill with new brake fluid as necessary and bleed the air. Refer to See: Brake Fluid/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.
CAUTION:
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Refill with new brake fluid.
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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
7. Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
Disassembly and Assembly
REAR DISC BRAKE
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the cylinder body. Refer to See: Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear.
2. Remove the sliding sleeves and boots from the torque member.
3. Place a wooden block in the cylinder body and blow air into the union bolt hole to remove the piston and piston boot as shown.
WARNING:
Do not get your fingers caught between the piston and wooden block.
4. Remove the piston boot from the piston.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
5. Remove piston seal from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.