Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 80, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCI 90, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 115, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 140, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 100, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 120, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 150, NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70) dCi 100 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Wire bore brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Brake caliper guide pin grease
                    
                      Open-end torque wrench
                    
                      11 mm combination spanner
                    
                      14 mm combination spanner
                    
                      19 mm combination spanner
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      19 mm socket
                    
                      14 mm flare nut socket
                    
                      24 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet screwdriver or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      U-joint socket extension
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Brake hose clamp
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Adjustable pliers
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Fluid drain pan
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

The procedure for replacing the right and left brake calipers on the same axle is identical.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Loosen the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 5

Raise the vehicle.

Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Remove the handbrake cable retaining clip. Use adjustable pliers.
Step 9

Disconnect the handbrake cable from the parking brake lever on the caliper. Use adjustable pliers.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 19 mm combination spanner. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 15

Remove the brake pads.
Step 16

Disconnect the handbrake cable from the bracket on the caliper.

Step 17

Prepare a fluid drain pan.
Step 18

Attach the brake hose clamp to the brake hose.
Step 19

Clean the fastener that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20

Loosen the fastener that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use a 14 mm combination spanner.
Step 21

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Step 22

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Remove the brake caliper bracket.
Step 26

Remove the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 27

Remove the guide pin boots.
Step 28

Clean the guide pin mounting seats on the caliper bracket. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray. Use a wire bore brush.
Step 29

Install new brake caliper guide pin boots.
Step 30

Treat the caliper guide pins. Use brake caliper guide pin grease.
Step 31

Install the new guide pins into the caliper bracket.
Step 32

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 33

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 34

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use a 19 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 110 N·m.
Step 35

Clean the fitting on the brake hose that connects the hose to the brake caliper. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 36

Screw the brake hose into the new brake caliper.
Step 37

Securely tighten the brake hose connection to the brake caliper. Use a 14 mm flare nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 18 N·m.
Step 38

Install the brake pads.
Step 39

Install the new brake caliper.
Step 40

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a 19 mm combination spanner. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 30 N·m.
Step 42

Remove the brake hose clamp from the brake hose.
Step 43

Connect the handbrake cable to the bracket on the brake caliper.
Step 44

Secure the handbrake cable with the retaining clip.

Step 45

Connect the handbrake cable to the parking brake lever on the caliper. Use adjustable pliers.
Step 46

Remove the brake bleeder screw cap.
Step 47

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 48

Loosen the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 49

Press the brake pedal several times to remove any air from the system.

Important!
Monitor the brake fluid level while bleeding: it should not fall below the Min mark on the brake fluid reservoir. Top up with fresh brake fluid if necessary.You can find detailed instructions on how to bleed the brake system in our other videos.
Step 50

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use an 11 mm combination spanner.
Step 51

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 52

Reattach the brake bleeder screw cap.
Step 53

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 54

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 55

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake caliper – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 56

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 57

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 172 N·m.
Step 58

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.
Step 59

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 60

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 61

Close the bonnet.

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