2004 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
WAR NIN G:
Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of
airborne particles or other materials

BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
WAR NIN G:
Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of
airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-25, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS003PP
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
3. Remove lower sliding pin bolt using power tool.
4. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pads, shims and retainers from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Molykote AS880N grease between brake pad plate and shim, then attach shims to brake pads.
Refer to MA-10, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
2. Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and
shim assemblies.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is
flush with torque member, as shown.
3. Push pistons into cylinder body.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), etc.,
makes it easier to push in piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder
reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.
4. Remove wire then swing cylinder body down over brake pad assemblies.
5. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
6. Check brake for drag.
7. Inspect fluid level, then install master cylinder reservoir cap.
8. Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorEFS0062V
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid, as necessary. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove union bolt as necessary and torque member bolts, then remove cylinder body and torque mem-
ber assembly.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and cylinder body from torque member.
4. Remove torque member, as necessary.
5. Remove disc rotor.
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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-23
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Do not reus

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER I

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-25
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2. Apply brake fluid to piston and piston boot, then install piston
boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse pis

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual BR-26
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road a

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual REAR DISC BRAKE
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REAR DISC BRAKEPFP:44000
On-vehicle InspectionEFS003PS
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder

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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque membe

BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
CAUTION:
While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to
stretch brake hose.
Do not damage piston boot.
Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-31, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS003PU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove mounting bolt from the top mount.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in so that pad is firmly attached and mount cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in the piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
2. Install pads to cylinder body.
3. Install top mounting bolt and tighten to specification.
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation"
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc RotorEFS003PV
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove mounting bolts and cylinder body.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install cylinder body to the vehicle, and tighten mounting bolts to specification. Refer to BR-27, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:
Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mounting surface of cylinder body.
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INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-29
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3. Install brake hose to cylinder body and tighten union bolt to specification as necessary. Refer to BR-27,
"Components"

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