2001 NISSAN ALMERA ABS

pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 sec-
onds.
3. To cool the brake system, drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31
MPH) for 1 minute without stopping.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, 10 times or more to complete the burnish-
ing procedure.
SBR995
Bleeding Brake SystemNJBR0009CAUTION:
+Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder dur-
ing bleeding operation.
+Fill reservoir with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º. Make sure it is
full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
+Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage
of brake fluid.
+For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and dis-
connect ABS actuator connectors or battery ground cable.
SBR419C
+Bleed air in the following order.
Right rear brake®Left front brake®Left rear brake®Right
front brake
1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release
air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2. through 5. until clear brake fluid comes out of
air bleeder valve.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Brake Burnishing Procedure (Cont'd)
BR-9

PurposeNJBR0082The ABS consists of electronic and hydraulic components. It allows for control of braking force so that lock-
ing of the wheels can be avoided.
The ABS:
1) Ensures proper tracking performance through steering wheel operation.
2) Enables obstacles to be avoided through steering wheel operation.
3) Ensures vehicle stability by preventing flat spins.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) OperationNJBR0083+When the vehicle speed is less than 10 km/h (6 MPH) this system does not work.
+The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) has self-test capabilities. The system turns on the ABS warning lamp
for 1 second after turning the ignition switch ON. 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 lamp will
come on.
+During ABS operation, a mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal condition.
ABS Hydraulic CircuitNJBR0084
SBR757E
1. Inlet solenoid valve
2. Outlet solenoid valve
3. Reservoir4. Pump
5. Motor6. Bypass check valve
7. Damper
DESCRIPTIONABS
Purpose
BR-49

System ComponentsNJBR0086
SBR758E
SBR124B
System DescriptionNJBR0087SENSORNJBR0087S01The sensor unit consists of a gear-shaped sensor rotor and a sen-
sor element. The element contains a bar magnet around which a
coil is wound. The sensor is installed on the back side of the brake
rotor. Sine-wave current is generated by the sensor as the wheel
rotates. The frequency and voltage increase(s) as the rotating
speed increases.
SBR759E
CONTROL UNITNJBR0087S02The control unit computes the wheel rotating speed by the signal
current sent from the sensor. Then it supplies a DC current to the
actuator solenoid valve. It also controls ON-OFF operation of the
valve relay and motor relay. If any electrical malfunction should be
detected in the system, the control 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.
SBR176E
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNITNJBR0087S03The ABS actuator and electric unit contains:
+An electric motor and pump
+Two relays
+Eight solenoid valves, each inlet and outlet for
Ð LH front
Ð RH front
Ð LH rear
Ð RH rear
+ABS control unit
DESCRIPTIONABS
System Components
BR-50

This components controls the hydraulic circuit and increases, holds
or decreases hydraulic pressure to all or individual wheels. The
ABS actuator and electric unit are not disassemble.
ABS Actuator OperationNJBR0087S0301
Inlet solenoid
valveOutlet solenoid
valve
Normal brake operation OFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is directly
transmitted to caliper via the inlet solenoid valve.
ABS operationPressure hold ON (Closed) OFF (Closed)Hydraulic circuit is shut off to hold the caliper brake
fluid pressure.
Pressure
decreaseON (Closed) ON (Open)Caliper brake fluid is sent to reservoir via the outlet
solenoid valve. Then it is pushed up to the master
cylinder by pump.
Pressure
increaseOFF (Open) OFF (Closed)Master cylinder brake fluid pressure is transmitted
to caliper.
DESCRIPTIONABS
System Description (Cont'd)
BR-51

Component Parts and Harness Connector
Location
NJBR0088
SBR765E
DESCRIPTIONABS
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
BR-52

Schematic/SedanNJBR0089
HBR131
DESCRIPTIONABS
Schematic/Sedan
BR-53

Wiring Diagram Ð ABS Ð/SedanNJBR0090
HBR122
DESCRIPTIONABS
Wiring Diagram Ð ABS Ð/Sedan
BR-54

HBR132
DESCRIPTIONABS
Wiring Diagram Ð ABS Ð/Sedan (Cont'd)
BR-55