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BR-14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERPFP:46010
On-board InspectionEFS004W9
LEAK INSPECTION
Check for leaks at brake master cylinder to brake booster attachment point, reservoir tank, and brake tube
connections.
Removal and InstallationEFS004WA
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
Before removing brake brake master cylinder, depress the brake pedal 5-6 times with the key OFF
to deplete vacuum in the booster.
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect harness connectors for fluid level sensor and pressure sensors.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect brake tube from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder mounting nuts, and master cylinder assembly.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Fluid level sensor 3. Grommet
4. Master cylinder sub-assembly 5. Front pressure sensor 6. Rear pressure sensor
7. Reservoir tank 8. Seal
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR-15
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "Bleeding Brake System" .
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Adjust brake pedal. Refer to BR-6, "ADJUSTMENT" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEFS004WB
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Master cylinder cannot be disassembled.
Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
Pull reservoir tank off master cylinder sub-assembly, then remove grommets from master cylinder sub-assem-
bly body.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Never use mineral oil such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.
Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid or rubber grease to new grommets, then insert into master cylinder sub-assembly. Refer
to GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder sub-assembly.
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BR-16
BRAKE BOOSTER
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
BRAKE BOOSTERPFP:47200
On-Vehicle ServiceEF S0 04 WC
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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BRAKE BOOSTER
BR-17
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56
Removal and InstallationEFS004WD
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform or bend brake piping while removing and installing brake booster.
Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
Be careful not to damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted or inclined dur-
ing installation, dash panel may damage the threads.
Attach the check valve in the correct direction.
1. Remove engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove brake piping from brake master cylinder.
4. Remove brake master cylinder. Refer to BR-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove vacuum hose from brake booster. Refer to BR-19, "
VACUUM LINES" .
6. Disconnect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors from brake booster assembly.
7. Remove brake pedal attachment snap pin and clevis pin from inside the vehicle.
8. Remove nuts on brake booster and brake pedal assembly.
9. Remove brake booster assembly from dash panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen lock nut to adjust input rod length so that the length B (in
the figure) satisfies the specified value.
2. After adjusting “B”, temporarily tighten lock nut and install
booster assembly to the vehicle.
Install a gaskets and spacer block between booster assembly
and the dash panel.
3. Connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
4. Install pedal bracket mounting nuts and tighten them to the
specified torque.
5. Install brake piping from brake master cylinder to ABS actuator. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
1. Reservoir tank 2. Brake master cylinder 3. Gasket
4. Brake pedal 5. Lock nut 6. Spacer block
7. Brake booster 8. Active booster 9. Delta stroke sensor
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Length “B” : 151 mm (5.94 in)
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BR-18
BRAKE BOOSTER
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
6. Connect active boost and delta stroke sensor harness connectors to brake booster assembly.
7. Connect vacuum hose to brake booster.
8. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to BR-17, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.
10. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque.
11. Install engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Install engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
13. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
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VACUUM LINES
BR-19
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VACUUM LINESPFP:41920
Removal and InstallationEFS004WE
1. Disconnect vacuum hose from hose clip.
2. Release clamps and disconnect vacuum hose.
3. Remove check valve from brake booster.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Insert vacuum hose for at least 24 mm (0.94 in).
Do not use lubricating oil during assembly.
InspectionEFS004WF
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for improper assembly, damage and deterioration.
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION
Airtightness Inspection
Use a suitable vacuum pump to check. Connect to brake booster
side of check valve.
1. Hose clip 2. Clamp 3. Vacuum hose
4. Check valve
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SBR2 25 B
Check
valve
specifi-
cation: Vacuum decrease should be within 1.3
kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) for 15 seconds
under a vacuum of – 66.7 kPa (– 500 mmHg,
– 19.69 inHg)
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BR-20
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
FRONT DISC BRAKEPFP:41000
On-vehicle InspectionEFS004WG
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection
hole. Use a scale for inspection if necessary.
ComponentsEF S0 04 WH
Standard thickness : 11.88 mm (0.468 in)
Repair limit thickness : 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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1. Upper sliding pin 2. Sliding pin boot 3. Torque member bolt
4. Torque member 5. Piston seal 6. Piston
7. Inner pad 8. Pad retainer 9. Outer pad
10. Piston boot 11. Union bolt 12. Copper washer
13. Sliding pin bolt 14. Bleed valve 15. Cylinder body
16. Cap 17. Brake hose 18. Lower sliding pin
19. Outer shim 20. Inner shim A. Wear indicator
⇐: Front
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-21
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WA RN ING:
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-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS004WI
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
3. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pad retainers, pads, and shims from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Push pistons in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), 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.
2. Attach pad retainers, pads, and shims to torque member.
NOTE:
Apply Molykote M-77 grease to shims and pad retainers where brake pads contact.
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.
3. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-20, "
Components" .
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc RotorEFS004WJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove torque member bolts.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and torque member from cylinder body.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
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