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Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of 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 condition are observed.
Sliding Pin Bolts and Sliding Pin Boots
Make sure there is no wear, damage, or cracks in sliding pin bolts and sliding pin boots, and if there are,
replace them.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply a rubber grease to new piston seal and insert in to groove
on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston rubber grease to piston boot, then
install piston boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
4. Fix piston boot with retaining ring.
CAUTION:
Make sure boot is firmly in cylinder body groove.
Do not reuse retaining ring.
SFIA1303E
SFIA1305E
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5. Install sliding pin bolt and sliding pin boots to torque member.
6. Apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicon- based grease to the backside of pad and to both sides
of shim, and attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and the outer shim and outer shim cover to
outer pad.
7. Assembling shims and shim covers to pad.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it does
not float up higher than torque member, as shown in the fig-
ure.
8. Attach pad retainer and pad to torque member.
9. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolts to the specified
torque.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any non-standard condition is
detected, replace applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, fix disc rotor to wheel hub. (2 or more positions)
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. [Measured at 10 mm (0.39 in)
inside disk edge.]
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial endplay is with in the specifi-
cation before measuring runout. Refer to RAX-5, "
On-Vehicle
Inspection and Service" .
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by
shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one
hole.
4. If runout still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe (“MAD, DL-8700”, “AMMCO 700 and
705” or equivalent).
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of disc rotor. If thickness is out-
side the standard, replace disc rotor.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Burnish brake contact surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after
replacing pads, 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.
PFIA0273E
Runout limit (with it
attached to the vehicle): 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
BRA0013D
Standard thickness : 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Wear limit : 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Maximum uneven wear
(measured at 8 positions): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
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3. To cool 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.
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General SpecificationsAFS001NF
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalAFS001NG
Brake BoosterAFS001NH
Va c u u m t y p e
Check ValveAFS001NI
Front Disc BrakeAFS001NJ
Front brake Brake model CLZ31VC
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 28 (12.60 × 1.10)
Pad Length × width × thickness 111.0 × 73.5 × 9.5 (4.73 × 2.894 × 0.374)
Cylinder bore diameter 63.6 (2.504)
Rear brake Brake model AD14VE
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 308 × 16 (12.13 × 0.63)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 8.5 (3.268 × 1.299 × 0.335)
Cylinder bore diameter 42.86 (1.6874)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 25.4 (1.00)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C215T
Diaphragm diameterPrimary 228.5 (9.0)
Secondary 203.0 (8.0)
Recommended brake fluidDOT 3
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 161.5 − 171.5 mm (6.36 − 6.75 in)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
with engine running]More than 80 mm (3.15 in)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of
stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.0291 − 0.0772 in)
Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
Input rod installation standard dimension 15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
Vacuum leakage
[at vacuum of – 66.7 kPa(– 500 mmHg, – 19.69 inHg)]Within 1.3 kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) of vacuum for 15 seconds
Brake modelCLZ31VC
Brake padStandard thickness (new) 9.5 mm (0.374 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Disc rotorStandard thickness (new) 28.0 mm (1.102 in)
Repair limit thickness 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
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Rear Disc BrakeAFS001NK
Brake modelAD14VE
Brake padStandard thickness (new) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Disc rotorStandard thickness (new) 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Repair limit thickness 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
Precautions for Brake Control .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ........................................................................... 6
Calibration of Decel G-sensor (AWD Model) ............ 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 8
System Diagram ....................................................... 8
VDC Function ........................................................... 8
TCS Function ........................................................... 8
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ........................................................... 9
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 9
VDC / TCS SYSTEM ............................................. 9
ABS, EBD SYSTEM .............................................. 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ...................................... 10
CAN COMMUNICATION ...........................................11
System Description ................................................. 11
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 12
How to Proceed With Diagnosis ............................. 12
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 12
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ................................ 13
ASKING COMPLAINTS ...................................... 14
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 14
Component Installation Location ............................ 15
Schematic .............................................................. 16
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 17
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 23
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......... 23
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................... 25
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION ........................... 25
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ... 26
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 27
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 30
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 33
For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis ........................... 35
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS ..................... 35
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID
AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 2: POWER SYSTEM TER-
MINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP,
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 37
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor System ....................... 37
Inspection 2: Engine System .................................. 39
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit System ... 40
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor System .................. 40
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Sensor System ......... 42
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor (2WD
model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G-sensor (AWD mod-
els) System ............................................................. 44
Inspection 7: Solenoid and VDC Change-Over
Valve System .......................................................... 46
Inspection 8: Actuator Motor System ...................... 47
Inspection 9: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Con-
trol Unit) Power Supply and Ground System .......... 48
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch System .............. 50
Inspection 11: Brake Fluid Level Switch System .... 51
Inspection 12: When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL”
Appears on Self-Diagnosis Results Display ........... 52
Inspection 13: When “DECEL G SEN SET” Appears
on Self-Diagnosis Results Display (AWD Model) ... 52
Inspection 14: CAN Communication System .......... 53
Component Inspection ............................................ 53
VDC OFF SWITCH ............................................. 53
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation
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Symptom 2: Unexpected Pedal Reaction ............... 54
Symptom 3: The Braking Distance Is Long ............ 54
Symptom 4: The ABS Function Does Not Operate ... 54
Symptom 5: Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation
Sound Occurs ......................................................... 55
Symptom 6: Vehicle Jerks During VDC/TCS/ABS
Control .................................................................... 55
WHEEL SENSORS ................................................... 57
Removal and Installation ........................................ 57
REMOVAL ........................................................... 57
INSTALLATION .................................................... 57
SENSOR ROTOR ...................................................... 59
Removal and Installation ........................................ 59
REMOVAL ........................................................... 59
INSTALLATION .................................................... 59ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY) ... 60
Removal and Installation ......................................... 60
REMOVAL ............................................................ 60
INSTALLATION .................................................... 60
G SENSOR ................................................................ 62
Removal and Installation ......................................... 62
REMOVAL ............................................................ 62
INSTALLATION .................................................... 62
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ................................... 63
Removal and Installation ......................................... 63
REMOVAL ............................................................ 63
INSTALLATION .................................................... 63
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AFS00289
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemAFS001S3
Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas such as body. If brake fluid is splashed, wipe it off
and flush area with water immediately.
Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene to clean. They will ruin rubber parts and cause
improper operation.
Using a flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench, securely tighten
brake tube flare nuts.
Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is
detected, always disassemble the affected part. If a malfunction
is detected, replace part with a new one.
Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect electri-
cal connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or
battery negative terminal.
When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
Precautions for Brake ControlAFS001S4
During VDC/TCS/ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is normal.
Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may
be heard from engine room. This is a normal status of operation check.
Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnostic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and
fluid leaks.
If tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.
If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, VDC/TCS/ABS
function may have a malfunction or error.
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