1999 NISSAN PRIMERA Control

8. As shown in the figure, align the piston's concave to the
pad's convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque
member.
9. Install brake cable, brake cable mounting bolt, lock spring
and master cylinder reservoir cap.
Removal
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
1. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and lock spring.
2. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts and connecting bolt.
It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this
case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to
stretch brake hose.
Disassembly
1. Remove piston by turning it counterclockwise with long nose
pliers or suitable tool.
2. Pry off snap ring A from piston with suitable pliers and
remove adjusting nut.
NBR375 Concave portion
Convex portion
NBR167
SBR646
SBR889 Ring ªAº
REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE 1
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-35

1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake cable lock spring.
3. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
4. Remove upper pin bolt.
5. Open cylinder body downward. Then remove pad inner and
outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
9.3 mm (0.366 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
6. When installing new pads, push piston into cylinder body by
gently turning piston clockwise, as shown.
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid
will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.
8. As shown in the figure, align the piston's concave to the
pad's convex, then install the cylinder body to the torque
member.
9. Install brake cable, brake cable mounting bolt, lock spring
and master cylinder reservoir cap.
NBR423
NBR426
SBR641
NBR374
NBR375
REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE 2
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-41

Removal
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize
the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
1. Remove brake cable lock spring.
2. Release parking brake control lever, then disconnect cable
from the caliper.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts and connecting bolt.
4. Remove brake hose connecting bolt.
5. Plug off the brake hose and cylinder body to prevent air
entering the system.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken as not to let:
lAir enter the cylinder body and brake hose.
lBrake fluid spill from the cylinder body and brake hose.
Disassembly
Remove pin bolts and pins.
NOTE:
Cylinder body can not be disassembled.
Inspection
CALIPER
CAUTION:
Do not drain any brake fluid from cylinder body. Cylinder
body can not be disassembled.
Cylinder Body
Check cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or presence
of foreign materials. If any of the above conditions are observed,
replace cylinder body.
Torque Member
Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Pin and Pin Boot
Check for wear, cracks or other damage.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
NBR427
REAR DISC BRAKE TYPE 2
BR-42

Removal and Installation
1. To remove parking brake cable, first remove center console.
2. Disconnect warning lamp connector.
3. Remove adjusting nut.
4. Remove bolts and nuts securing parking brake cable.
5. Remove parking brake device.
6. Remove cable mounting bracket and lock plate (disc brake
only).
For drum brake models, refer to ªRemovalº, ªREAR DRUM
BRAKEº, BR-44.
NBR441
NBR171 Adjusting nut
Warning lamp connec-
tor
NBR163
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
BR-48

Inspection
1. Check control lever for wear or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
2. Check wires for discontinuity or deterioration. Replace if nec-
essary.
3. Check warning lamp and switch. Replace if necessary.
4. Check parts at each connecting portion and, if found
deformed or damaged, replace the parts.
Adjustment
Before or after adjustment, pay attention to the following points.
lMake sure the toggle lever of the rear disc brakes returns to
stopper, when the parking lever is released.
lThere is no drag when parking brake lever is released.
lVehicle is unladen.
1. Adjust clearance between shoe and drum or pad and rotor
as follows:
a. Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
b. Depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine run-
ning.
2. Pull control lever 10 times or more to make a lever stroke of
203.5 mm (8.01 in). At6-8notches, adjust the parking brake
cable by turning the adjusting nut.
3. Pull control lever with the specified amount of force. Check
lever stroke and ensure smooth operation.
Number of notches
6-8
4. Bend warning lamp switch plate to ensure:
lWarning lamp comes on when lever is lifted ªAº notches.
lWarning lamp goes out when lever is fully released.
Number of ªAº notches: 1
SBR768E Stopper bolt
Lever
SBR756E Adjusting nut
SBR033A 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
BR-49

Purpose
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of electronic and hydraulic components. It allows for control of
braking force so that locking of the wheels can be avoided.
The ABS:
1) Provides improved steering control during braking (by preventing front wheel lock).
2) Provides improved vehicle stability and skid prevention during braking (by avoiding rear wheel lock).
Operation
lWhen the vehicle speed is less than 10 km/h (6 mph) this system does not work.
lThe Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) has self-test capabilities. The system turns on the ABS warning light
for 1 second after turning the ignition switch to the ªONº position. The system performs another test the
first time the vehicle reaches 6 km/h (4 mph). A mechanical noise may be heard as the ABS performs
a self-test. This is a normal part of the self-test feature. If a malfunction is found during this check, the
ABS warning light will come on.
lDuring ABS operation, a mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal operating condition.
ABS Hydraulic Circuit
p1Inlet solenoid valve
p2Outlet solenoid valve
p3Reservoir
p4Pump
p5Motorp6Bypass check valve
p7Damper
NBR259 Rear LH
wheelFront RH
wheelFront LH
wheelRear RH
wheel
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
BR-50

System Components
System Description
SENSOR
The sensor unit consists of a gear-shaped sensor rotor and an
electro-magnetic proximity detector. The proximity detector
(ªpick-upº) contains a bar magnet around which a coil is wound.
The detector is installed on the back side of the brake rotor. An
alternating voltage is generated in the coil of the proximity detec-
tor as each tooth of the rotor cuts the magnetic field of the
detector core. The frequency and amplitude of the voltage
increases in proportion to the rotational speed of the rotor.
CONTROL UNIT
The control unit determines the wheel rotating speed from the
signal sent from the sensor, a corresponding control signal is
then output from the control unit in the form of a DC current to
the actuator solenoid valve. The ABS control unit also controls
ON-OFF operation of the valve relay and motor relay. If any
electrical malfunction should be detected in the system, the con-
trol unit causes the warning lamp to light up. In this condition, the
ABS will be deactivated by the control unit, and the vehicle's
brake system reverts to normal operation.
NBR260 Warning light
Brake tube connector
Actuator
Front wheel sensorsControl unitRear wheel sensors
SBR124B Control unit
Magnet
.Sensor (proxi-
mity detector)
Magnetic flux
Tooth
V: Induced electromotive forceMoving time of one toothSensor rotor Coil Low carbon steel
NBR284 ABS warning light
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
BR-51

ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT
The ABS actuator and electric unit contains:
lAn electric motor and pump
lTwo relays
lEight solenoid valves, each inlet and outlet for
Ð LH front
Ð RH front
Ð Rear LH/RH
lABS control unit
This component controls the hydraulic circuit and increases,
holds or decreases hydraulic pressure to all or individual wheels.
The ABS actuator and electric unit can not be disassembled and
has to be serviced as an assembly.
ABS actuator operation
Inlet solenoid
valveOutlet solenoid
valve
Normal brake operation OFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is directly transmit-
ted to wheel cylinder via the inlet solenoid valve.
ABS operationPressure hold ON (Closed) OFF (Closed)Hydraulic circuit is shut off to hold the wheel cylinder
brake fluid pressure.
Pressure
decreaseON (Closed) ON (Open)Wheel cylinder brake fluid is sent to reservoir via the
outlet solenoid valve. Then it is pushed up to the mas-
ter cylinder by pump.
Pressure
increaseOFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is transmitted to
wheel cylinder.
NBR297 ABS control
unit harness
connectorABS
control unit
.ABS actuator
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
System Description (Cont'd)
BR-52