Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 302
REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-529
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5. Apply rubber grease to mating faces between sliding pin bolt
and bushing , and install bushing to sliding pin.
6. Apply rubber grease to mating faces between sliding pin bolt
and sliding pin boot , and install sliding pin boot to torque
member.
7. Install the cylinder body to tighten sliding pin bolts to the speci-
BR-522, "BRAKE PAD : Exploded View"
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Inspection
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace if necessary.
Cylinder Body
Check the inner wall of the cylinder for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
CAUTION:
Always clean with new brake fluid. Never clean with mineral oil such as gasoline and light oil.
Torque Member
Check the torque member for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
Pistons
Check the surface of the piston for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
CAUTION:
A piston sliding surface is plated. Never polish with sandpaper.
Sliding Pin, Sliding Pin Boot and Bushing
Check the sliding pins, sliding boots and bushing for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check a drag of rear disc brake. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
1. Remove brake pads. Refer to
BR-522, "BRAKE PAD : Removal and Installation"
2. Press the pistons. Refer to
BR-522, "BRAKE PAD : Removal and Installation"
3. Install brake pads. Refer to
BR-522, "BRAKE PAD : Removal and Installation"
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4. Securely depress the brake pedal several times.
5. Check a drag of rear disc brake again. If any drag is found, disassemble the cylinder body and replace if
necessary. Refer to
BR-527, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly and Assembly"
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• Burnish contact surface between disc rotor and brake pads after refinishing or replacing disc rotor, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to
BR-498, "DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment"
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