2009 INFINITI QX56 brake pads replacement

FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-29
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
Exploded View of Brake PadsINFOID:0000000005856027
Removal and Installation of Brake PadsINFOID:0000000005856028
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder bod y, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
• Do not damage piston boot.
• If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
• Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
• Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
• Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a so ft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
REMOVAL
1. Partially drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-17, "Drain and Refill".
2. Remove front wheel and tires using power tool.
3. Remove lower sliding pin bolts.
1. Inner shim cover 2. Inner shim3. Inner pad
4. Pad wear sensor 5. Pad retainer6. Outer pad
7. Outer shim 8. Outer shim cover Molykote AS-880N grease
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Revision: December 20092009 QX56

FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-31
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Exploded View of Brake CaliperINFOID:0000000005856030
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and RotorINFOID:0000000005856031
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder bod y, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
• Do not damage piston boot.
• If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
• Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.
• Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
• Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a so ft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tires using power tool.
2. Fasten disc rotor using wheel nut.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
4. Remove union bolt, and then disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
1. Sliding pin bolt 2. Bleed valve 3. Cap
4. Union bolt 5. Brake hose 6. Copper washer
7. Torque member bolt 8. Sliding pin boot 9. Torque member
10. Sliding pin 11. Piston boot 12. Piston
13. Piston seal 14. Cylinder body B: Brake fluid
R: Rubber grease
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Revision: December 20092009 QX56

BR-34
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REAR DISC BRAKE
REAR DISC BRAKE
Exploded View of Brake PadsINFOID:0000000004057217
Removal and Installation of Brake PadINFOID:0000000004057218
WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
• While removing cylinder body, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
• It is not necessary to disconnect brake hose connection except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, ha ng cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
• Do not damage piston boot.
• If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
• Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.
• Keep rotor free from brake fluid.
• Burnish the brake pads and disc rotor mutually contacting surfaces, after refinishing or replacing
rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
REMOVAL
1. Partially drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-17, "Drain and Refill".
2. Remove rear wheel and tires using power tools. Refer to WT-41, "
Adjustment".
3. Remove the sliding pin bolt from the cylinder body. Refer to BR-35, "
Exploded View of Brake Caliper".
4. Remove the cylinder body secure with wire and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in using suitable tool. CAUTION:
1. Outer pad 2. Inner pad
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Revision: December 20092009 QX56