2001 NISSAN ALMERA service

SBR451D
Checking Brake Fluid LevelNJBR0006+Check fluid level in reservoir tank. It should be between Max
and Min lines on reservoir tank.
+If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
+Release parking brake lever and see if brake warning lamp
goes off. If not, check brake system for leaks.
SBR389C
Checking Brake LineNJBR0007CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary,
replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration
or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
SBR419C
Changing Brake FluidNJBR0008CAUTION:
+Refill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
+Always keep fluid level higher than minimum line on res-
ervoir tank.
+Never reuse drained brake fluid.
+Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
1. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.
3. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing
brake pedal while keeping reservoir level higher than minimum
line by adding new brake fluid.
4. Repeat until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder
valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-9.
Brake Burnishing ProcedureNJBR0036Burnish the brake contact surfaces according to the following pro-
cedure after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replac-
ing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic con-
ditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31
MPH).
2. Use medium brake pedal/foot effort to bring the vehicle to a
complete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust brake pedal/foot
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Brake Fluid Level
BR-8

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

SBR002A
SBR365AA
On-vehicle ServiceNJBR0023OPERATING CHECKNJBR0023S011. Stop engine and depress brake pedal several times. Check
that pedal stroke does not change.
2. Depress brake pedal, then start engine. If pedal goes down
slightly, operation is normal.
AIRTIGHT CHECKNJBR0023S021. Start engine, and stop it after one or two minutes. Depress
brake pedal several times slowly. The pedal should go further
down the first time, and then it should gradually rise thereaf-
ter.
2. Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop engine
with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not change
after holding pedal down for30 seconds.
SBR232CB
RemovalNJBR0024CAUTION:
+Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
+Be careful not to deform or bend brake pipes, during
removal of booster.
SBR208E
InspectionNJBR0025OUTPUT ROD LENGTH CHECKNJBR0025S011. Apply vacuum of þ66.7 kPa (þ667 mbar, þ500 mmHg, þ19.69
inHg) to brake booster with a handy vacuum pump.
2. Add preload of 19.6 N (2 kg, 4.4 lb) to output rod.
3. Check output rod length.
Specified length:
10.275 - 10.525 mm (0.4045 - 0.4144 in)
BRAKE BOOSTER
On-vehicle Service
BR-20

ComponentNJBR0030
NBR429
1. Main pin
2. Pin boot
3. Torque member fixing bolt
4. Torque member
5. Shim cover
6. Inner shim7. Inner pad
8. Pad retainer
9. Outer pad
10. Outer shim
11. Connecting bolt
12. Copper washer13. Main pin bolt
14. Bleed valve
15. Cylinder body
16. Piston seal
17. Piston
18. Piston boot
Pad ReplacementNJBR0029WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the
hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
+When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal
because piston will pop out.
+Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims when replacing pads.
+If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat,
replace them with new shims.
+It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this
case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
+Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings,
or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªON-VEHICLE
SERVICEº, BR-8.
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Component
BR-27

PistonNJBR0033S0102CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery
paper even if rust or foreign materials are stuck to sliding
surface.
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign
materials. Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
Slide Pin, Pin Bolt and Pin BootNJBR0033S0103Check for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
ROTORNJBR0033S02Rubbing SurfaceNJBR0033S0201Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
SBR219C
RunoutNJBR0033S02021. Secure rotor to wheel hub with at least two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the
specifications before measuring. Refer to AX section
(ªFront Wheel Bearingº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº).
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
3. If the runout is out of specification, find minimum runout posi-
tion as follows:
a. Remove nuts and rotor from wheel hub.
b. Shift the rotor one hole and secure rotor to wheel hub with
nuts.
c. Measure runout.
d. Repeat steps a. to c. so that minimum runout position can be
found.
4. If the runout is still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car
brake lathe (ªMAD, DL-8700º, ªAMMCO 700 and 705º or
equivalent).
ThicknessNJBR0033S0203Thickness variation (At least 8 positions):
Maximum 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
If thickness variation exceeds the specification, turn rotor with on-
car brake lathe.
Rotor repair limit:
20.0 mm (0.787 in)
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-29

SBR215B
Wheel Cylinder OverhaulNJBR0131+Check all internal parts for wear, rust and damage. Replace if
necessary.
+Pay attention so as not to scratch cylinder when installing pis-
tons.
SBR022A
Inspection Ð DrumNJBR0132Maximum inner diameter:
204.5 mm (8.05 in)
Maximum out-of-round:
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
+Contact surface should be fine finished with No. 120 to 150
emery paper.
+Using a drum lathe, resurface brake drum if it shows scoring,
partial wear or stepped wear.
+After brake drum has been completely reconditioned or
replaced, check drum and shoes for proper contact pattern.
SMA849B
Inspection Ð LiningNJBR0133Check lining thickness.
Standard lining thickness:
4.5 mm (0.177 in)
Lining wear limit:
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SBR618E
InstallationNJBR0134+Always perform shoe clearance adjustment. Refer to
BR-48.
+Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings,
or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to
ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº,
BR-8.
1. Fit toggle lever to brake shoe with retainer ring.
2. Apply brake grease to the contact areas shown at left.
REAR DRUM BRAKE
Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
BR-33

+It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for
disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this
case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
+Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings,
or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to ªBrake Burnishing Procedureº, ªON-VEHICLE
SERVICEº, BR-8.
SBR764E
SBR916C
1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake cable mounting bolt and 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 retainers,
and inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness:
9.3 mm (0.366 in)
Pad wear limit:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
SBR641
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.
SBR306E
7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-36

Pin and Pin BootNJBR0041S0104Check for wear, cracks or other damage.
Replace if any of the above conditions are observed.
SBR219C
ROTORNJBR0041S02Rubbing SurfaceNJBR0041S0201Check rotor for roughness, cracks or chips.
RunoutNJBR0041S02021. Secure rotor to wheel hub with two nuts (M12 x 1.25).
2. Check runout using a dial indicator.
Make sure that axial end play is within the specifications
before measuring. Refer to AX section (ªREAR WHEEL
BEARINGº, ªOn-vehicle Serviceº).
3. Change relative positions of rotor and wheel hub so that runout
is minimized.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
ThicknessNJBR0041S0203Rotor repair limit:
Standard thickness
10 mm (0.39 in)
Minimum thickness
9 mm (0.35 in)
Thickness variation (At least 8 portions)
Maximum 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
SBR247B
AssemblyNJBR00421. Insert cam with depression facing towards open end of cylin-
der.
REAR DISC BRAKE (CAM & STRUT TYPE)
Inspection (Cont'd)
BR-39