2004 INFINITI QX56 wheel

BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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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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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install torque member and tighten to specification. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
3. Install sliding pin bolts, if removed.
4. Install cylinder body, then tighten sliding pin bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

When attaching cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe any oil
off knuckle spindle, washers and cylinder body attach-
ment surfaces.

Do not reuse cylinder body torque member bolts.
5. Install brake hose to cylinder body, if removed, then tighten
union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washers for union bolt.

Attach brake hose to cylinder body together with union
bolt and washers.
6. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
7. Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyEFS003PR
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque
member.
2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from
union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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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 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 body inner wall from being
rubbed.
4. Install sliding pins and sliding pin boots to torque member.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
5. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any of them is detected, replace
applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, fix disc rotor to wheel hub at 2 or more positions.
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. (Measured at 10 mm (0.39 in)
inside the disc edge.)
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the specifi-
cations before measuring runout. Refer to FA X -5 , "
WHEEL
BEARING INSPECTION" .
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.
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of disc rotor. If thickness is
either at or below the wear limit, or exceeds maximum uneven wear,
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.
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Runout limit (on vehicle) : 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
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Standard thickness : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Repair limit thickness : 24.5 mm (0.965 in)
Maximum uneven wear
(Measured at 8 positions): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
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BR-30
REAR DISC BRAKE
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston and 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 body inner wall from being
rubbed.
4. Install sliding boots and sleeves to cylinder body.
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, install 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 end play is within the specifi-
cation before measuring runout. Refer to RAX-5, "
WHEEL
BEARING INSPECTION" .
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.
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Runout limit (on vehicle) : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
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SECTION BRC
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BRC
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II ..................... 3
CHECK POINTS FOR USING CONSULT-II ......... 3
Precautions for Brake Control .................................. 4
Precautions for CAN System ................................... 4
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 5
PREPARATION ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tool ................................................. 6
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 7
System Components ................................................ 7
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ........................................................... 8
TCS Function ........................................................... 8
VDC Function ........................................................... 8
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 8
ABS/EBD SYSTEM ............................................... 9
VDC/TCS SYSTEM ............................................... 9
ACTIVE BOOSTER ............................................... 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ........................................ 9
CAN COMMUNICATION .......................................... 10
System Description ................................................ 10
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS .............................................11
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and
Accurate Repair ......................................................11
INTRODUCTION ..................................................11
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 12
CLARIFY CONCERN .......................................... 13
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 13
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 14
Schematic .............................................................. 15
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 16
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 23
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, FLUID LEAK, AND
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION ................................. 23POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS
AND BATTERY INSPECTION ............................. 23
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION ... 23
Warning Lamp and Indicator Timing ....................... 24
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 24
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......... 24
CONSULT-II Function (ABS) .................................. 28
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE
... 28
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 29
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 32
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 36
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
ITEMS ........................................................................ 38
Wheel Sensor System Inspection ........................... 38
Engine System Inspection ...................................... 39
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Inspection .................. 40
Steering Angle Sensor System ............................... 40
Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor System Inspection ... 41
Solenoid and VDC Change-Over Valve System
Inspection ............................................................... 43
Actuator Motor, Motor Relay, and Circuit Inspection ... 44
Stop Lamp Switch System Inspection .................... 45
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Power and Ground
Systems Inspection ................................................ 46
Brake Fluid Level Switch System Inspection .......... 47
Active Booster System Inspection .......................... 48
Delta Stroke Sensor System Inspection ................. 49
Pressure Sensor System Inspection ...................... 51
Steering Angle Sensor Safe Mode Inspection ........ 53
CAN Communication System Inspection ................ 54
ICC System Inspection ........................................... 54
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "ST ANGLE
SEN SIGNAL" ......................................................... 55
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "DECEL G
SEN SET" ............................................................... 55
VDC OFF Indicator lamp Does Not Illuminate ........ 55
Component Inspection ............................................ 56
VDC OFF SWITCH ............................................. 56

BRC-2Revision: August 20072004 QX56 TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS ............. 57
ABS Works Frequently ........................................... 57
Unexpected Pedal Action ....................................... 58
Long Stopping Distance .......................................... 59
ABS Does Not Work ............................................... 59
Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Noise ................ 59
ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Igni-
tion Switch Is Turned On ........................................ 60
ABS Warning Lamp Stays On When Ignition Switch
Is Turned On ........................................................... 60
Vehicle Jerks During TCS/VDC Activation .............. 61
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................ 62
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion .......................................................................... 62
Calibration of Decel G Sensor ................................ 62WHEEL SENSORS ...................................................64
Removal and Installation .........................................64
REMOVAL ............................................................64
INSTALLATION ....................................................64
SENSOR ROTOR ......................................................65
Removal and Installation .........................................65
ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY) ... 66
Removal and Installation .........................................66
REMOVAL ............................................................66
INSTALLATION ....................................................67
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ...................................68
Removal and Installation .........................................68
G SENSOR ................................................................69
Removal and Installation .........................................69
REMOVAL ............................................................69
INSTALLATION ....................................................69

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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If YES, GO TO 2.

If NO, GO TO 5.
2. Is there any indication other than indications relating to CAN communication system in the self-diagnosis
results?

If YES, GO TO 3.

If NO, GO TO 4.
3. Based on self-diagnosis results unrelated to CAN communication, carry out the inspection.
4. Malfunctions may be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control units carrying out CAN communica-
tion. Therefor, erase the self-diagnosis results.
5. Diagnose CAN communication system. Refer to BRC-10, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS003QD

During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. 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
diagnosis. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.

If incorrect tire sizes or types are installed on the vehicle or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna or related wiring near control module, ABS function may have a malfunction or
error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits or improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or modified, the VDC OFF indica-
tor lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorbers, struts, springs, bushings, etc.), tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake system (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.), components related to engine
(muffler, ECM, etc.), components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

Driving with broken or excessively worn suspension components, tires or brake system components may
cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC warning lamp and the SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the
engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. with VDC turned off may cause the yaw
rate/side G sensor to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting the engine.
Precautions for CAN SystemEFS003QE

Do not apply voltage of 7.0V or higher to terminal to be measured.

Maximum open terminal voltage of tester in use must be less than 7.0V.

Before checking harnesses, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.

BRC-6
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolEFS003QG
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEFS003QH
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J-45741)
ABS active wheel sensor testerChecking operation of ABS active wheel sen-
sors
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Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing brake piping
a: 10mm (0.39 in)/12mm (0.47 in)
S-NT360