2005 INFINITI FX35 service

BRAKE BOOSTER BR-15
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On-Vehicle ServiceAFS001N6
OPERATING CHECK
With engine stopped, change the vacuum to the atmospheric pres-
sure by depressing brake pedal several times. Then with brake
pedal fully depressed, start engine and when the vacuum pressure
reaches the standard, make sure the clearance between brake pedal
and floor panel decreases.
CAUTION:
Depressing pedal interval is approximately 5 seconds.
AIRTIGHT CHECK

Run engine at idle for approximately 1 minute, and stop it after
applying vacuum to booster. Depress brake pedal normally to
change the vacuum to the atmospheric pressure. Make sure dis-
tance between brake pedal and floor panel gradually increases.

Depress brake pedal while engine is running, and stop
engine with pedal depressed. The pedal stroke should not
change after holding pedal down for 30 seconds.
CAUTION:
Depressing pedal interval is approximately 5 seconds.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE BR-21
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WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad 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 caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.

Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.

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-25, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadAFS001RZ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pad and shim from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach inner shim and shim cover to inner pad, and outer shim to outer pad.
2. Push piston in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
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.
3. Attach pat retainer to torque member.
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.
4. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Attach tires to the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyAFS001S0
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
3. Remove union bolts and torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT3”.
2: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease
3: Polyglycol ether based lubricant
: Brake fluid
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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. Install sliding pins and sliding pin boots to torque member.
5. Attach inner shim and inner shim cover to inner pad, and attach the outer shim to the outer pad.
6. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolt to the specified torque.
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. (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 FAX-4, "
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 is 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.
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Runout limit
(with the disc rotor attached to
the vehicle) : 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Runout limit
(just the disc rotor) : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
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Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.102 in)
Repair limit thickness : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Maximum uneven wear
(measured at 8 positions) : 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
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REAR DISC BRAKE BR-27
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WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad 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 caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.

Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.

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-31, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE"
Removal and Installation of Brake PadAFS001NC
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove sliding pin bolt (one on top).
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shim from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. 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 attach the outer shim and outer shim
cover to outer pad.
2. Install pad retainer and mount pad to torque member.
3. 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), 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. Install sliding pin bolt (one on top) and tighten to the specified torque.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Install tires to the vehicle.
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyAFS001ND
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
3. Remove union bolt and torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper assembly from the vehicle.
4. Remove disc rotor.
1: Rubber grease
2: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease
3: Polyglycol ether based lubricant
: Brake fluid
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4. Fix piston boot with retaining ring.
CAUTION:

Make sure boot is firmly in cylinder body groove.

Do not reuse retaining ring.
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 end play is within 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).
SFIA2280E
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Runout limit (with it
attached to the vehicle) : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General SpecificationsAFS001NF
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalAFS001NG
Brake BoosterAFS001NH
Vacuum type
Check ValveAFS001NI
Front Disc BrakeAFS001NJ
Rear Disc BrakeAFS001NK
Front brake 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 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 Diaphragm diameter Primary 228.5 (9.0)
Secondary 203.0 (8.0)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 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 126.5 mm (4.98 in)
Vacuum leakage
[at a vacuum of –66.7 kPa (–500 mmHg, –19.69 inHg)] Within a vacuum of 1.3 kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) for 15 seconds
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 9.5 mm (0.374 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Disc rotor Standard 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 the disc rotor attached to the vehicle) 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Disc rotor Standard 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 the disc rotor attached to the vehi-
cle) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
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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 Circuit ..................... ... 37
Inspection 2: Engine System ............................... ... 39
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Circuit ... 40
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor Circuit ................. ... 40
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit ........ ... 42
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor (2WD
Model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensor (AWD Mod-
els) Circuit ............................................................ ... 44
Inspection 7: Solenoid and VDC Change-Over
Valve Circuit ......................................................... ... 46
Inspection 8: Actuator Motor Circuit .................... ... 47
Inspection 9: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Con-
trol Unit) Power Supply and Ground Circuit ......... ... 48
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Circuit ............. ... 50
Inspection 11: Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit ... ... 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-diagnostic Results Display (AWD Model) ... 52
Inspection 14: CAN Communication Circuit ........ ... 53
Component Inspection ......................................... ... 53
VDC OFF SWITCH .......................................... ... 53
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation

PRECAUTIONS BRC-3
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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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.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with
a dust collector.
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 turning 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.
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