1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 brake pads

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FRONT
DISCBRAKE
Pad Replacement

WARNING:
Clean brakepadswithavacuum dustcollector tominimize the
hazard ofairborne particles orother materials.
CAUTION:
• When cylinder bodyisopen, donot depress brakepedalor
piston willpop out.
• Becareful nottodamage pistonbootorget oilonrotor.
Always replace shimswhenreplacing pads.
• Ifshims arerusted orshow peeling ofthe rubber coat,
replace themwithnewshims.
• Itis not necessary toremove connecting boltexcept for
disassembly orreplacement ofcaliper assembly. Inthis
case, suspend cylinderbodywithwire soasnot tostretch
. brake hose.
1. Remove mastercylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove lowerpinbolt.
3. Open cylinder bodyupward. Thenremove padretainers,
return spring (Except AD22VF brakemodel) andinner/ol,lter
shims. Standard padthickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 11mm (0.43 in)
CL22VF 10mm (0.39 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Carefully monitorbrakefluidlevel because brakefluidwill
return toreservoir whenpushing backpiston.

BR-19
•

AD22VF SBR776B
SBR772 FRONT
DISCBRAKE
Removal
WARNING:
Clean brakepadswithavacuum dustcollector tominimize the
hazard ofairborne asbestos orother materials.
CAUTION:
Suspend caliperassembly withwire soasnot tostretch brake
hose.

Remove torquemember fixingboltsandconnecting bolt.

It is not necessary toremove connecting boltexcept fordisas-
sembly orreplacement ofcaliper assembly. Inthis case, sus-
pend caliper assembly withwire soas not tostretch brake
hose.
Disassembly
1. Remove pistonbootretainer withascrewdriver.

WARNING: Do not place yourfingers infront ofpiston.
CAUTION: Do not scratch orscore cylinder wall.

2. Push outpiston withdust sealwithcompressed air.
3. Remove pistonsealwith asuitable tool.

Inspection -Caliper
CYLINDER BODY

• Check insidesurface ofcylinder forscore, rust,wear, dam-
age orpresence offoreign objects. Ifany ofthe above con-
ditions areobserved, replacecylinder body.
• Minor damage fromrustorforeign objects maybeelimi-
nated bypolishing surfacewithafine emery paper.Replace
cylinder bodyifnecessary.

CAUTION: Use brake fluidtoclean. Neverusemineral oil.
BR-22

SBR023DREAR
DISCBRAKE
Pad Replacement
WARNING:
Clean brakepadswithavacuum dustcollector tominimize the
hazard ofairborne particles orother materials.
CAUTION:
• When cylinder bodyisopen, donot depress brakepedal,
otherwise pistonwillpop out.
• Becareful nottodamage pistonbootorget oilonrotor.
Always replace shimswhenreplacing pads.
• Ifshims arerusted orshow peeling ofrubber coat,replace
them withnewshims.
• Itis not necessary toremove connecting boltexcept for
disassembly orreplacement ofcaliper assembly. Inthis
case, suspend cylinderbodywithwire soas nol tostreich
brake hose
• Carefully monitorbrakefluidlevel because brakefluidwill
return toreservoir whenpushing backpiston.

1. Remove mastercylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brakecablelockspring.
3. Remove cableguide fromcaliper assembly.
4. Disconnect cable.
5. Remove lockspring frombrake hose.Thenremove brake
hose from bracket.
6. Remove lowerpinbolt.
7. Open cylinder bodyupward. Thenremove padretainers,
and inner andouter shims.

Standard padthickness:
10 mm (0.39 in)
Pad wear limit:
1.5 mm (0.059 in)

•

Commercial

service tool

SBR868C
8.
When installing newpads, pushpiston intocylinder bodyby
turning pistonclockwise.

Carefully monitorbrakefluidlevel because brakefluidwill
return toreservoir whenpushing backpiston.
BR-29

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Commercial service tool
SBR025D
SBR646
SBR868C! SBR889 REAR
DISCBRAKE
Removal

WARNING:

Clean brakepadswithavacuum dustcollector tominimize the
hazard ofairborne particles orother materials.
1. Remove
parkingbrakecablelockplate.
2. Remove torquemember fixingboltsandconnecting bolt.

It is not necessary toremove connecting boltexcept fordisas-
sembly orreplacement ofcaliper assembly. Inthis case, sus-
pend caliper assembly withwire soas not tostretch brake
hose.
Disassembly
1. Remove pistonbyturning itcounterclockwise withsuitable
long nose pliers orcommercial
service
tool.
2. Remove snapringfrom piston withsuitable pliersand
remove adjusting nut.
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3. Disassemble cylinderbody.
a. Pry offsnap ringwith suitable pliers,thenremove spring
cover, spring andseat.
b. Remove snapring,then remove keyplate, pushrod,rod
and strut.

BR-31

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES

OK
Max
line
Min line Preliminary
Check

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Check brakefluidlevel inreservoir tank.

Low fluid level mayindicate brakepad
wear orleakage frombrake line.

SBR418CB
Checkbrakelineforleakage. NG
Repair.
Check brakefluidlevel inreservoir tank.NGFillupbrake fluid.

OK

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Check
fuse,warning
lamp bulbandwarning
lamp circuit.
Replace.

NG
NG
Replace.

NG
OK
OK OK

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Check brakebooster foroperation and
air tightness. RefertoBR-15.
Check brakepadsandrotor. Referto
BR-19,29.
Check warning lampactivation.
When ignition switchisturned on,

SBR058C
warninglampturns on.

SBR389C

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Check warning lampfordeactivation.
When ignition switchisturned on,
warning lampturns on,then deacti.
vates after1second.

OK NG

GotoSelf-diagnosis,

BR-56.
SBR051DA
Drivevehicle at30 km/h (20MPH) forat
least oneminute.
Ensure warning lampremains offwhile
driving.

OK

END
NG

GotoSelf-diagnosis,

BR-56.
BR-65

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence

months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48

Underhood andunder vehicle

Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)

""
I'

"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*

"
I'
I' I'

MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4

Outside andInside

Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11

NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models

MA-8

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below, morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer orcaravan
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas
Driving
condition Maintenance
item Maintenance
operation Maintenance
interval Reference
page
GA
SR

A Aircleaner filter
Dry paper type
Clean MA
23
-

All types ReplaceMorefrequently MA
2333
PCV filter Replace MA26
-

A BC D
Engineoil
&
oil filter ReplaceEvery
5,000km
MA2424
(3,000 miles) or3months
A E Fuel
filter Replace
Every20,000 km MA
2232
F Brakefluid Replace(12,000
miles)or12 months
MA-47
C
H
Automatic

&
manual transaxle Replace Every40,000 km
MA-46,45
oil (24,000
miles)or24 months
G
H
Steering
gear
&
linkage, axle
&
Check
Every10,000 km MA-50
suspension parts
&
drive shafts
(6,000miles) or6months FA-5,
7
RA-4
A C G
H

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake Check Every
5,000km
MA-48
components (3,000
miles) or3months
A C
G
H

1
Brake
linings, drums
&
other
Check Every
10,000 km
MA-49
brake components (6,000
miles) or6months
G Lock,
hinges
&
hood latch Lubricate
Every5,000km
MA-51
(3,000 miles) or3months
Maintenance operation:Check
=
Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-9

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*

OutsideandInside

Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page

(72)

48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11

90
(54)
36

R

60

See NOTE (1)

(36)
24
30
(18)

12

km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months

Underhood andunder vehicle

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake

&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*

CHASSIS
ANDBODY

Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion

NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12