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BR-4
PREPARATION
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsAFS001MR
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a:10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake
piping
Power toolRemoving front and rear caliper
assembly, tires
S-NT360
PBIC0190E
PBIC0191E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
BR-5
C
D
E
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B
BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartAFS001MS
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
BR-20
, BR-25
BR-20
, BR-25
BR-20
, BR-25—
—
BR-24, BR-29—
—
—
BR-24, BR-29
—
NVH in PR section
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
Symptom BRAKENoise××× ×× ×××
××
Shake×××××
××
Shimmy, Judder××××××× ××× ×
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BR-6
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BRAKE PEDALPFP:46501
Inspection and AdjustmentAFS001MT
PLAY AND CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND FLOOR PANEL WITH PEDAL
DEPRESSED
1. Check brake pedal height from dash lower panel.
2. Adjust height referring to the following specifications.
SFIA1450E
HBrake pedal free height (from dash lower panel
top surface)161.5 − 171.5 mm (6.36 − 6.75 in)
DBrake pedal depressed height [under a force of
490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running]More than 80 mm (3.15 in)
CClearance between bracket and the threaded end
of stop lamp switch or ASCD cancel switch (or
brake switch)0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.0291−0.0772 in)
A Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
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BRAKE PEDAL
BR-7
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BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake
switch) by turning it counterclockwise by 45°.
2. Loosen lock nut (A) on input rod, then rotate input rod to set
pedal to the specified height, and tighten lock nut (A).
CAUTION:
Make sure the threaded end of input rod stays inside clevis.
3. With pedal pulled and held by hand, press stop lamp switch and
ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) until its threaded end con-
tacts stopper rubber.
4. With the threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (or brake switch) contacting stopper rubber, rotate switch
clockwise by 45° to secure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the clearance (C) between stopper rubber
and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel
switch (or brake switch) is within the standard.
5. Check pedal play.
CAUTION:
Make sure that stop lamps go off when pedal is released.
6. Start engine to check brake pedal depressed height.
Removal and InstallationAFS001MU
COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION
Lock nut (A) :
Refer to BR-16, "
Removal and Installation"
SFIA0160E
SFIA1940E
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BR-8
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate (driver side). EI-39, "KICKING PLATE" .
2. Remove dash side finisher (driver side). EI-38, "
DASH SIDE FINISHER" .
3. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). IP-19, "
INSTRUMENT PASSENGER LOWER PANEL" .
4. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch (or brake switch) from pedal assembly.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
7. Remove mounting nuts and bolts from bracket, and remove
pedal assembly from the vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check that the rivets in the upper part of brake pedal are not
deformed.
Make sure sub bracket and slide plate are at least 4 mm (0.16
in) apart.
Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts. Replace the applicable part if a failure is detected.
Check clevis pin and resin stopper for damage and deformation.
If a failure is detected, replace clevis pin.
INSTALLATION
Paying attention to the following items, install in the reverse order of removal.
After installing brake pedal assembly to the vehicle, adjust brake pedal height.
1. Clevis pin 2. Snap pin 3. Brake pedal assembly
4. Stopper rubber 5. Pedal pad 6. ASCD cancel switch (Models with
ASCD)
Brake switch (Models with ACC)
7. Stop lamp switch 8. Clip
SFIA0159E
PFIA0223E
SBR997
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BRAKE FLUID
BR-9
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D
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BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BRAKE FLUIDPFP:KN100
On-board InspectionAFS001MV
LEVEL CHECK
Make sure the fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard
(between MAX and MIN lines).
Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.
If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.
If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking lever is
released, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillAFS001MW
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so
when splashing it, immediately wipe off the area and wash away with water.
Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery negative cable.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually
remove brake fluid.
3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill
with new brake fluid.
4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress
pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. 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.
Bleed Air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
SFIA1032E
BRA0007D
SBR995
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BR-10
BRAKE FLUID
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Bleeding Brake SystemAFS001MX
CAUTION:
While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery
negative terminal.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3, 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-20, "
Components" (front disc brake), BR-25,
"Components" (rear disc brake).
7. In steps 2 to 6 below, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the front left,
rear left, and front right bleed valve, in that order.
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
BR-11
C
D
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MA
B
BR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEPFP:46210
Hydraulic CircuitAFS001MY
CAUTION:
All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.
Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.
The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble
the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets
in.
Refill with new brake fluid “ DOT 3 ”
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake Hose AFS001MZ
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper
assembly, and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut as far
as possible by hand, then secure it to bracket with lock plate.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified
torque.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
SFIA1941E
SFIA1204E