piston removal

According to the FSM, it is removed using compressed air.

Remove the caliper
Remove the bleeder valve
Place a piece of wood in the cylinder body to stop the piston
Put compressed air in the bleeder hole.
Remove the piston seal with a suitable tool.

Both the piston boot and piston seal must be replaced when reassembling.

Lew

i can buy the boot and seal from the dealer right?

1.6pete said:

i can buy the boot and seal from the dealer right?

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Perhaps. I would try Courtesy Nissan in Dallas.

I think the part number is 41120-11L27
It is a caliper seal kit.

Lew

out standing, thanks

An alternative method for removing the caliper piston from the front calipers is to take the brake line screw out, insert a long M8 bolt in through that hole, and tap it lightly with a hammer. If you put something soft (like a rubber sheath) on the end of the bolt before you insert it, it will prevent the back of the piston from getting scratched. I prefer the compressed air method to this, but it's handy in case you don't have access to a compressor.

1.6pete said:

i can buy the boot and seal from the dealer right?

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NAPA also sells the piston seal and boot as a "seal boot kit".

^ you know, that sounds like a great idea! ill figure something out.