2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL brake rotor

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Models with SRS Air Bag and Pre-
Tensioner Seat Belt .................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Adjustment .................... 6
Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 9
Checking Brake Fluid Level ..................................... 9
Checking Brake Line ................................................ 9
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................... 9
Brake Burnishing Procedure .................................. 10
Bleeding Brake System .......................................... 10
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE .....................................11
Hydraulic Piping ......................................................11
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and
Brake Hose .............................................................11
REMOVAL ............................................................11
INSTALLATION ....................................................11
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and
Brake Hose ............................................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Inspection ............................................................... 12
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .................................. 13
Components ........................................................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 14
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................... 17
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 17
FUNCTION INSPECTION ................................... 17
AIRTIGHTNESS INSPECTION ........................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
VACUUM LINES ....................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
Inspection ............................................................... 19
VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................... 19
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION ............................. 20
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................... 21
Component ............................................................. 21
Inspection ............................................................... 21
PAD THICKNESS ................................................ 21
Pad Replacement ................................................... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
Caliper Removal and Installation ............................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
Caliper Disassembly and Assembly ....................... 23
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 24
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 24
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 25
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ................. 25
REAR DISC BRAKE ................................................. 27
Component ............................................................. 27
Inspection ............................................................... 27
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 27
Pad Replacement ................................................... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................... 28

BR-2
INSTALLATION .................................................... 28
Caliper Removal and Installation ............................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION .................................................... 29
Caliper Disassembly and Assembly ....................... 29
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 29
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 30
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................... 30
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 31SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......33
General Specifications ............................................33
Brake Pedal ............................................................33
Check Valve ............................................................33
Brake Booster .........................................................33
Front Disc Brake .....................................................33
Rear Disc Brake ......................................................34

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEFS000TK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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BR-21
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BR-21
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BR-24,BR-30—
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BR-25BR-31—
NVHinPRsection
NHV in RFD section
NVH in FAX,RAX and FSU,RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
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BR-10
BRAKE FLUID
4. Be sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank. Refill with
new brake fluid.
5. Connect a vinyl tube to the air bleeder.
6. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen air bleeder. Slowly depress
pedal until it stops. Tighten air bleeder. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake
fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
For bleeding procedure. Refer toBR-10, "
Bleeding Brake Sys-
tem".
Brake Burnishing ProcedureEFS001C8
Burnish the brake contact surfaces according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing drums or
rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. 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 pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5 seconds.
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 burnishing procedure.
Bleeding Brake SystemEFS000C4
CAUTION:
lCarefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
lFill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”. Make sure it is full at all times while bleed-
ing air out of system.
lPlace a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
lWhile bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
lFor models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator connectors or bat-
tery ground cable.
lBleed air in the following order.
Right rear brake, Left front brake, Left rear brake, Right front brake
1. Turn OFF ignition switch. Remove ABS actuator connector.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the air bleeder.
3. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen air bleeder and bleed air.
5. Close air bleeder.
6. Slowly release brake pedal.
7. Tighten air bleeder to the specified torque.
8. Repeat steps 2 - 7. Occasionally refill master cylinder reservoir tank. Be sure to keep it at least half-full.
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: 6.9 - 8.8 N·m (0.7 - 0.9 kg·m, 61- 78 in·lb)

FRONT DISC BRAKE
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ComponentEFS000CG
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lClean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or
other materials.
CAUTION:
lWhen cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
lBe careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor. Always replace shims when replacing
pads.
lIf shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
lIt 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.
lBurnish 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 toBR-10, "
Brake Burnishing
Procedure".
InspectionEFS000CH
PAD THICKNESS
Check pad thickness by lifting vehicle, removing the wheel, and
looking through check hole on cylinder body. If necessary, use a
scale.
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1 Torque member 2 Slid pin boot 3 Slid pin
4 Outer shim cover 5 Outer shim 6 Outer pad
7 Pad retainer 8 Inner pad 9 Inner shim
10 Inner shim cover 11 Piston boots 12 Piston
13 2 piston seal 14 Cylinder body 15 Copper washer
16 Air bleeder 17 Brake hose union bolt
Standard pad thickness : 11 mm (0.43 in)
Pad wear limit : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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3. Remove union bolts and torque member mounting bolts, and
remove caliper assembly.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
lRefill with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”.
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install caliper assembly. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Before installing caliper assembly, wipe oil and grease on the trailing arm washer seats and cali-
per assembly mounting surface.
3. Connect brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
lDo not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
lSecurely assemble brake hose to protrusions on cylinder body.
4. Bleed air. Refer toBR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System".
Caliper Disassembly and AssemblyEF S0 00 CK
DISASSEMBLY
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Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the piston.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder inner wall.
1. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure. Blow air into union
bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
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BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
2. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove piston seals.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
Use new brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.
lCheck cylinder inner wall for corrosion, wear and damage. If corrosion, wear or damage is detected,
replace the cylinder body.
lMinor flaws caused by corrosion or foreign material can be removed by polishing the surface with fine
sandpaper. Replace the cylinder body, if necessary.
Torque Member
Check for wear, cracks and damage. If wear, cracks or damage is detected, replace the applicable part.
Piston
CAUTION:
The piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper.
Check piston surface for corrosion, wear and damage. If corrosion, wear or damage is detected, replace the
applicable part.
Sliding Pin, Pin Bolt, and Pin Boot
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage and cracks. If corrosion, wear or damage is detected,
replace the applicable part.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of the disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks and serious damage. If uneven wear, cracks or seri-
ous damage is detected, replace it.
Run Out Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, fix the disc rotor to the wheels hub. (2 or more positions)
2. Using a dial indicator, check run out.
CAUTION:
Before measuring, make sure that the axle endplay is 0 mm
(0 in).
3. If the run out is outside the limit, find the minimum run out point
by shifting the mounting positions of the disc rotor and wheel hub by one hole.
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Measurement point:
At a point 10 mm (0.39 in) from the outer edge of the
disc.
Run out limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) or
less
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of the disc rotor. If the thick-
ness is outside the standard, replace the disc rotor.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When assembling, do not use rubber grease.
1. Apply rubber lubricant to piston seals, and install them to cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seals.
2. Apply brake fluid or rubber lubricant to piston boots. Cover pis-
ton end with piston boot. Install cylinder side lip on piston boot
properly into groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Apply brake fluid to piston. Press piston into cylinder body by
hand. Assemble piston side lip on piston boot properly into
groove on piston.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and change pressing point to prevent
cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Burnish the brake contact surfaces according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing drums or
rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31MPH).Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.102 in)
Wear limit : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions):
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
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