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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque member.
  2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
  3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
    CAUTION: Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
    Fig 1: Blowing Air From Union Bolt Hole
    G04876681Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove piston seals from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
    • Do not reuse piston seals.
  5. Remove the bleed valve and cap.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Seals From Cylinder Body Using Suitable Tool
    G04876682Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.