Brake Caliper Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place a wooden block in the brake caliper as shown, and blow air into the union bolt hole to remove the piston and piston boot.

Fig 1: Blowing Air From Union Bolt
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WARNING:
Do not get fingers caught between the piston and wooden block.
Remove the piston seal from the brake caliper using a suitable tool. Discard the piston seal.

Fig 2: Removing Piston Seal From Cylinder Body Using Suitable Tool
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the cylinder inner wall.
- Do not reuse the piston seal.