2006 INFINITI QX56 air bleeding

BR-1
BRAKE SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System ............................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..... 4
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 5
BRAKE PEDAL ..................................................... ..... 6
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ..... 6
INSPECTION ................................................... ..... 6
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. ..... 7
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
BRAKE FLUID ....................................................... ... 10
On-board Inspection ............................................ ... 10
LEVEL CHECK ................................................ ... 10
Drain and Refill .................................................... ... 10
Bleeding Brake System ....................................... .... 11
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE ................................. ... 12
Hydraulic Circuit .................................................. ... 12
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Hose .... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose .... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
Inspection After Installation ................................. ... 14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ............................... ... 15
On-board Inspection ............................................ ... 15
LEAK INSPECTION ......................................... ... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15INSTALLATION ................................................
... 16
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 16
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 16
BRAKE BOOSTER ................................................ ... 17
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. ... 17
OPERATING CHECK ....................................... ... 17
AIRTIGHT CHECK ........................................... ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
VACUUM LINES .................................................... ... 20
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 20
Inspection ............................................................ ... 20
VISUAL INSPECTION ...................................... ... 20
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION .......................... ... 20
FRONT DISC BRAKE ............................................ ... 21
On-vehicle Inspection .......................................... ... 21
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 21
Components ........................................................ ... 21
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ............... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc
Rotor .................................................................... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper ...... ... 23
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 23
CALIPER INSPECTION ................................... ... 24
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 24
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION ............................ ... 25
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE .............. ... 25
REAR DISC BRAKE .............................................. ... 27
On-vehicle Inspection .......................................... ... 27
PAD WEAR INSPECTION ................................... 27
Components ........................................................ ... 27
Removal and Installation of Brake Pad ............... ... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28

BR-10
BRAKE FLUID
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BRAKE FLUIDPFP:KN100
On-board InspectionEFS004W2
LEVEL CHECK

Make sure the fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard
(between MAX and MIN lines).

Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.

If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.

If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking lever is
released, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Drain and RefillEFS004W3
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint, so
when splashing it, immediately wipe off the area and wash away with water.

Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery negative cable.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake
fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
Bleed air from brake system. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
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BRAKE FLUIDBR-11
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Bleeding Brake SystemEFS004W4
CAUTION:
While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery
negative cable.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" (front disc brake), BR-27,
"Components" (rear disc brake).
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air in order from the front left, rear left, and front right bleed valves.

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEBR-13
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INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder
body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut using a flare nut wrench.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose EFS004W7
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from cylinder body.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on cylinder body, and tighten union bolt. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washers.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut to using a flare nut wrench. Refer to BR-12, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
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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" .

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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REAR DISC BRAKEBR-29
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2. Install cylinder body and tighten bolts to specification. Refer to BR-27, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mating surface of cylinder body.
3. Install brake hose to cylinder body and tighten union bolt to specification as necessary. Refer to BR-27,
"Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washers.

Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on cylinder body.
4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air as necessary. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperEFS004WP
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove pads from cylinder body.
2. Remove sliding sleeve and boot from cylinder body.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air into union bolt hole to remove piston and piston boot.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
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 to clean. 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
CAUTION:

Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials
are stuck to sliding surface.

Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
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