DIY: Sport Brake Caliper Rebuild

ericcd91

Hi
Do you know if there is difference between pink and red grease?
Thanks

pbs370z

Mine: Akebono Sport Brakes (4 Piston)

Yes there is a difference. My Nissan caliper kit came with 1 Pink and 4 orange packets of grease. I assume the Pink is the rubber grease for the seals and boots. What the heck is the Orange grease for?

Instructions say: "When the slide pin is placed in the cylinder (I think they mean caliper) apply some Orange colored grease on a surface of the slide pin itself".

What they mean? Boot retaining ring?

Update: Nope, that ain't what they mean. Buttheads gave instructions for 2 piston brakes which do have a "sliding pin" bolt. Confusing as hell.

Here's another treat from Nissan: They did not include the small round seal that seals the 2 caliper halves together (where the Hyd. fluid passes from one side to the other). Yes I split my calipers to make it easier to service. Nissan does not sell this small seal. Does anyone know where these can be purchased?

Thanks for any info

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'10 Z, Sport Pkg 6 MT, Stillen Brake Cooler, Z1 Oil Cooler w/Setrab 25 row/Mocal T-stat, Southbend Clutch w/light wt Flywheel.

spearfish25

I learned this the hard way on a Sunday afternoon. Went to separate the calipers and they twisted, shearing this little o-ring in half. And you're right, they're not included in the rebuild kit.

So....

Go to Napa or Autozone and buy a complete O-ring kit with various sizes. I luckily found an open store that evening and one of the sizes worked perfectly. Just match them up and you're good to go. Never had any problems with it.

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2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z