2006 INFINITI QX56 brake fluid

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERBR-15
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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 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-10, "
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 sensor3. Grommet
4. Master cylinder sub-assembly 5. Front pressure sensor 6. Rear pressure sensor
7. Seal 8. Reservoir tank
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BR-16
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "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-7, "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-46, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder sub-assembly.

BRAKE BOOSTERBR-19
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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-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Adjust the height and play of brake pedal.
10. Tighten lock nut of input rod to specification.
11. Install engine air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Install engine room cover with power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
13. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .

BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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WARNING:
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 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 pads, shims and pad retainers from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Push pistons in so that pad is firmly installed and mount cylinder body to torque member.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in piston.
2. Attach pad retainers, pads and shims to torque member.

Apply Molykote M-77 grease to pad retainer where brake pad
contacts and between pad and shim.
CAUTION:

When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is
seated fully in the torque member as shown.

Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorEFS004WJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle 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 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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FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-23
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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install sliding pin bolts and torque member to caliper, if removed. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
3. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, then tighten the torque member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:

When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any
oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly
attachment surfaces.

Do not reuse caliper torque member bolts.
4. Install brake hose to cylinder body, then tighten union bolt to specification, as necessary. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washer.

Install brake hose to caliper assembly together with
union bolt and washers.
5. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperEFS004WK
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, 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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BR-24
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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4. Using a suitable tool, remove piston seal from cylinder body as
shown.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to
MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of
the above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
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Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
ditions are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
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 seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
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FRONT DISC BRAKEBR-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 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 specification. 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 2 or more wheel nuts, temporarily install disc rotor to wheel hub.
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. (Measured at 10mm (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) : Refer to BR-32,
"Front Disc Brake" .
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Standard thickness : Refer to BR-32, "Front
Disc Brake" .
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-32, "
Front
Disc Brake" .
Maximum uneven wear
(Measured at 8 positions) : Refer to
BR-32, "
Front
Disc Brake" .
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BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
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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 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 it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-31, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS004WN
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove the top bolt from the cylinder body.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in so that pad is firmly attached and install 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. Apply Molykote M-77 grease to knuckle slide where brake pad contacts.
CAUTION:
Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install pads to cylinder body.
4. Install cylinder body top bolt and tighten to specification.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorEFS004WO
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 new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
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